Comments on: An Ode To Alexander Hamilton http://www.worldclasspoetryblog.com/an-ode-to-alexander-hamilton/04/01/2008/ Commentary On 21st Century Poetics Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:13:20 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Eric’s Writing Corner » Blog Archive » Religion and Poetry: Where’s the Depth? http://www.worldclasspoetryblog.com/an-ode-to-alexander-hamilton/04/01/2008/comment-page-1/#comment-272 Eric’s Writing Corner » Blog Archive » Religion and Poetry: Where’s the Depth? Thu, 15 May 2008 03:18:54 +0000 http://worldclasspoetryblog.com/an-ode-to-alexander-hamilton/04/01/2008/#comment-272 [...] (though in “blog time” it’s more like an eternity) wrote two posts here and here on the subject of religious poetry. After I comment on the first of the two posts, Mr. Taylor [...] [...] (though in “blog time” it’s more like an eternity) wrote two posts here and here on the subject of religious poetry. After I comment on the first of the two posts, Mr. Taylor [...]

]]> By: poetryman69 http://www.worldclasspoetryblog.com/an-ode-to-alexander-hamilton/04/01/2008/comment-page-1/#comment-271 poetryman69 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:50:37 +0000 http://worldclasspoetryblog.com/an-ode-to-alexander-hamilton/04/01/2008/#comment-271 religious poetry would be welcome religious poetry would be welcome

]]> By: the poet http://www.worldclasspoetryblog.com/an-ode-to-alexander-hamilton/04/01/2008/comment-page-1/#comment-270 the poet Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:05:27 +0000 http://worldclasspoetryblog.com/an-ode-to-alexander-hamilton/04/01/2008/#comment-270 Eric, I agree. For the most part, Christian literature of today is pure schlock. Whether it is fiction, contemporary music, poetry, or any other medium, you'll mostly find what Franky Schaeffer calls "trinkets," which is the word he uses to refer to Christian art (you know, the WWJD bracelets, plastic cross necklaces, etc.). I'd say the same is true of Christian poetry and fiction. It's pure sentimentalism, about as much depth as a wading pool. Like you, I haven't searched very hard for contemporary religious poets. However, awhile back (about 10 years ago), I subscribed to a journal called <i>Mars Hill Review</i> that had some decent stuff in it. I haven't seen an issue in awhile so I don't know what they're doing today, but they do have <a href="http://www.marshillreview.com/" rel="nofollow">a website</a>. Mark Jarman is probably the most prominent writer of religious poetry today. Denise Levertov wrote some excellent religious poetry. Anna Akhmatova also wrote some good religious verse. Stay tuned. BTW, I love your blog. Nice design. Eric, I agree. For the most part, Christian literature of today is pure schlock. Whether it is fiction, contemporary music, poetry, or any other medium, you’ll mostly find what Franky Schaeffer calls “trinkets,” which is the word he uses to refer to Christian art (you know, the WWJD bracelets, plastic cross necklaces, etc.). I’d say the same is true of Christian poetry and fiction. It’s pure sentimentalism, about as much depth as a wading pool.

Like you, I haven’t searched very hard for contemporary religious poets. However, awhile back (about 10 years ago), I subscribed to a journal called Mars Hill Review that had some decent stuff in it. I haven’t seen an issue in awhile so I don’t know what they’re doing today, but they do have a website.

Mark Jarman is probably the most prominent writer of religious poetry today. Denise Levertov wrote some excellent religious poetry. Anna Akhmatova also wrote some good religious verse. Stay tuned.

BTW, I love your blog. Nice design.

]]> By: Eric http://www.worldclasspoetryblog.com/an-ode-to-alexander-hamilton/04/01/2008/comment-page-1/#comment-273 Eric Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:48:08 +0000 http://worldclasspoetryblog.com/an-ode-to-alexander-hamilton/04/01/2008/#comment-273 I look forward to seeing what you come up with in the realm of religious poetry. You comment that it "doesn't get much mention in this culture anymore". Any thoughts as to why? My own speculation is that most religious poetry today, like much of the contemporary "church" music, has a lack of depth (unlike many of the religious writers of the Renaissance). There seems to be, pardon the cliche, not much meat on the bone. There seems to be a lack of basic biblical/religious literacy that seems to pervade our society and spill over into the literature realm so that we end up with poetry fluff. I do concede that I have not searched far and wide for contemporary religious poets. Maybe you could point me to some you think worthy of study. I also look forward to hearing more about your April 13 event. I wish I was in a position to attend. :) I look forward to seeing what you come up with in the realm of religious poetry. You comment that it “doesn’t get much mention in this culture anymore”. Any thoughts as to why? My own speculation is that most religious poetry today, like much of the contemporary “church” music, has a lack of depth (unlike many of the religious writers of the Renaissance). There seems to be, pardon the cliche, not much meat on the bone. There seems to be a lack of basic biblical/religious literacy that seems to pervade our society and spill over into the literature realm so that we end up with poetry fluff. I do concede that I have not searched far and wide for contemporary religious poets. Maybe you could point me to some you think worthy of study.

I also look forward to hearing more about your April 13 event. I wish I was in a position to attend. :)

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