Sloterdijk, Peter
Making the Heavens Speak - Religion as Poetry
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509547500
- author:
- Sloterdijk, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 14.8 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The connection between poetry and religion has been a cornerstone of human culture since ancient times. In Homer's epic poems, the gods were brought to life through poetic intervention, allowing humans to hear their voices. This idea has continued throughout history, with religions incorporating "theopoetry" into their core practices. Sloterdijk explores how this poetic connection shapes religious thought and practice, even as orthodox norms seek to suppress these origins. He also examines how religions adapt to changing circumstances, using poetry to reshape themselves in response to the demands of a pluralistic world. This study offers a fresh perspective on the role of poetry in shaping our understanding of the divine. By examining the poetic devices that underlie accounts of the otherworldly, Sloterdijk sheds new light on religious practice and its theological development over time.
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