This is a complex book, with many strands and much excellent argument... as an excellent and profound discussion of narrative within theology, this is highly recommended. * Stephen Carr, Theology * a demanding, somewhat maverick, quirky, playful, even, at times... has brilliant moments, with sharp shafts of illumination into contemporary questions and issues * Clive Marsh, The Journal of Theological Studies * Learned, complex, intellectually demanding...a throughly good read...I hope that all my postgraduate students read this book, to sharpen their wits and recover a little of the practice of that civilized, thoughtful and informed debate in theology which can put to good use the good film, play or novel in its genuine concern for doctrines, beliefs and methods. * David Jasper, Literature and Theology *