Heroism and the Christian Life

This volume is a literary and cultural investigation of the discord and resonance between classical ideals of heroic action and the imperatives of the Christian life, from the Homeric epic to the present day. Its central theme is the difficulty of recognizing, imitating, and participating in heroic excellence--a difficulty that has been a concern for classical, Renaissance, and modern writers alike.

Author: Brian S. Hook, R. R. Reno
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 06/01/2000
Pages: 253
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.71h x 5.72w x 0.79d
ISBN: 9780664258122

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 05/15/2000 pg. 1705

About the Author
Reno, R. R.: - R. R. Reno is Professor of Theological Ethics at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.