Literature and Theology: "'My Ántonia' and 'Babette's Feast'"- Dr. Kent Burreson and Dr. Ryan Tinetti

30/01/2025 33 min
Literature and Theology: "'My Ántonia' and 'Babette's Feast'"- Dr. Kent Burreson and Dr. Ryan Tinetti

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Episode Synopsis

In this new series of episodes, professors explore the theological impact of their favorite pieces of literature. "Literature can help us to see the transcendent truths of the gospel anew," said Dr. Ryan Tinetti, professor of Practical Theology. "It can help us deepen our experience, our understanding and our sympathy for folks from all walks of life and experiences," said Dr. Kent Burreson, professor of Systematic Theology. Join Tinetti and Burreson in a discussion about Willa Cather's "My Ántonia" and Karen Blixen's "Babette's Feast."

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