The limits of story.
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, Journal Article
Lischer, R
Published in: Interpretation
January 1, 1984
Recent interest in "story" as a form of religious discourse pervades theology and church life. Despite its universal appeal, story has its limits, which are fourfold: 1) preoccupation with story promotes aestheticism at the expense of historical tradition, 2) story's assumption of the narrative quality of experience overlooks the pain of those who live on the margins of story, 3) story's emphasis on the living out of faith neglects the catastrophic and eschatological in which faith was born, and 4) story cannot provide the necessary discriminations for moral and political decisions. Preachers may appreciate story but should not limit their art to one rhetorical form.
Duke Scholars
Published In
Interpretation
ISSN
0020-9643
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Volume
38
Issue
1
Start / End Page
26 / 38
Related Subject Headings
- 5005 Theology
- 5004 Religious studies
- 2204 Religion and Religious Studies
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Lischer, R. (1984). The limits of story. Interpretation, 38(1), 26–38.
Lischer, R. “The limits of story.” Interpretation 38, no. 1 (January 1, 1984): 26–38.
Lischer R. The limits of story. Interpretation. 1984 Jan 1;38(1):26–38.
Lischer, R. “The limits of story.” Interpretation, vol. 38, no. 1, Jan. 1984, pp. 26–38.
Lischer R. The limits of story. Interpretation. 1984 Jan 1;38(1):26–38.
Published In
Interpretation
ISSN
0020-9643
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Volume
38
Issue
1
Start / End Page
26 / 38
Related Subject Headings
- 5005 Theology
- 5004 Religious studies
- 2204 Religion and Religious Studies