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Author:

Robinson, Marilynne.

Title:

The givenness of things : essays / Marilynne Robinson.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

FarrarStraus and Giroux,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

224 p. ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Philosophical theology.
Christianity--Philosophy.
Christian philosophy.

Other Titles:

Essays Selections.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

Humanism -- Reformation -- Grace -- Servanthood -- Givenness -- Awakening -- Decline -- Fear -- Proofs -- Memory -- Value -- Metaphysics -- Theology -- Experience -- Adam -- Limitation -- Realism.

Summary:

An array of essays delivers an impassioned critique of contemporary society while arguing that reverence must be given to who and what human beings are: creatures of singular interest and value, despite errors and depredations.

ISBN:

0374298475 : HRD
9780374298470 : HRD

LCCN:

2015022216

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