Mysterium and Mystery: The Clerical Crime Novel [Paperback]

William David Spencer ThD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 31, 1992

A reprint of the first book on the topic of the cleric as a crime-solver in fiction. Mysterium and Mystery by William David Spencer is a primary reference of meticulous scholarship for anyone interested in mystery literature.

 

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Just as God once put the mysteries of the world right for man, and the modern-day fictional detective restores order to a chaotic world of unreasoning crime, William Spencer makes sense out of a variety of fiction that is becoming increasingly popular. This is an important book for those interested not only in the mystery genre but in the nature of modern-day protagonists."—Robin Winks, Yale University

"This book is not just an insightful analysis of clerical mysteries, but a joyous celebration of them."—Arthur P. Boers, Religious Book Journal

"This work is astute, careful, and probing. Spencer is like a coroner who dissects the body inch by inch to see exactly what ‘done her in.’ "—Lois Sibley, The Christian Century

"If you take more than a passing interest in the mystery and crime genre, this is a book for you."—Roger Miller, The Milwaukee Journal

About the Author

William David Spencer is adjunct professor of theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, and teaches at the Caribbean Graduate School of Theology in Kingston, Jamaica.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press; 1st edition (July 31, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809318091
• ISBN-13: 978-0809318094
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,670,647 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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