The Christ-Figure in Contemporary Literature

Authors

Donald L. Deffner, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

5-1-1963

Document Type

Article

Keywords

christ figure, christian, passion, resurrection, secular

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The terms "Christ-figure," or "Christ-image," or "Christ-symbol" with respect to literature are commonly understood to designate a motif, or, more specifically, a person whereby something analogous to our blessed Lord's personality and work is played our.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Deffner, Donald L. (1963) "The Christ-Figure in Contemporary Literature," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 34, Article 28.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol34/iss1/28