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The book of Buechner : a journey through his writings
- Title
- The book of Buechner : a journey through his writings / Dale Brown.
- Author
- Brown, W. Dale.
- Publication
- Louisville, KY : Westminster John Knox Press, [2006], ©2006.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Request in advance | PS3552.U35 Z57 2007 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- xviii, 394 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- "The most thorough and extensive investigation ever written on the much beloved writer, The Book of Buechner explores the ways in which Frederick Buechner's writing, particularly his fiction, presents the possibilities of grace in the midst of the ambiguities of human existence and introduces themes of Christian faith."--BOOK JACKET.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 377-380) and index.
- Contents
- (Carl) Frederick Buechner : an annotated chronology -- First, a word : "nothing human's not a broth of false and true" -- 1. Writing for a teacher : A long day's dying -- 2. Fishing for God : The seasons' difference -- 3. Searching for a self : The return of Ansel Gibbs -- 4. Exploring sainthood : The final beast -- 5. Preaching in Oz : The entrance to Porlock -- 6. Listening for the Lone Ranger : The Book of Bebb -- 7. Losing and finding : Godric -- 8. Navigating sainthood : Brendan -- 9. Managing mirth : The son of laughter -- 10. Revisiting Jehovah : On the road with the archangel -- 11. Finding a better seat : The storm -- A last word : "the clouds seem to be lifting a little" -- A Buechner bibliography.
- ISBN
- 9780664229184 (alk. paper)
- 0664229182 (alk. paper)
- 0664231136
- 9780664231132
- LCCN
- 2006048989
- OCLC
- ocm70630605
- 70630605
- SCSB-5343416
- Owning Institutions
- Columbia University Libraries