The Visual Art of Käthe Kollwitz as Practical Theodicy and Its Relevance to Hope in Theoretical Theodicy

Some theorists have characterized art that actively engages people in meaningfully religious ways as a form of “practical theology.” This paper analyzes how the visual art of German artist Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945) functions as practical theology—with special attention to theodicy—that is, its role...

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Main Author: Stöber, Michael (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: School [2018]
In: Toronto journal of theology
Year: 2017, Volume: 33, Issue: 2, Pages: 219-240
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
CD Christianity and Culture
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
NBC Doctrine of God
Further subjects:B Practical Theology
B Theodicy
B art and spirituality
B Käthe Kollwitz
B Practical Theodicy
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