Laughter in the Courts of Heaven? Chesterton and the Theology of Humor

This article relates Chesterton’s theology, and that of other theologians, to existing theories of humor. It asks: With regard to the understanding of humor, what is offered by a theological perspective—especially by Chesterton’s theology—that cannot be supplied by philosophical and psychological th...

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Main Author: Pickering, David (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2024
In: Harvard theological review
Year: 2024, Volume: 117, Issue: 3, Pages: 532-557
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Chesterton, G. K. 1874-1936 / Humor / Philosophy / Psychology / Theology / Praise of God
RelBib Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
FA Theology
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
VA Philosophy
ZD Psychology
Further subjects:B Theology
B wit
B Chesterton
B Joy
B INCONGRUITY
B Satire
B Cognition
B Humor
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