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On Catholic Imagination, Part 2: Art, Theology, and Imagination

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Episode Topic: Art, Theology, and Imagination

Explore the dynamic imagination of Christian artists who transformed pagan gods into powerful symbols of their new faith. From the early Church’s reinterpretation of Hercules to the Renaissance genius of Michelangelo, discover how classical art was not rejected, but creatively absorbed and given profound new theological meaning.

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  • Gary Anderson, Hesburgh Professor Emeritus of Catholic Thought, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame
  • Robin Jensen, Professor Emeritus, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame
  • Elizabeth Lev, Professor, Duquesne University 

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled On Catholic Imagination.

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