The Denouement: A Collection of Poems
Apr 2026 · Wipf and Stock Publishers
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Metaphysical poetry is poetry that ponders some of the more profound aspects of Christian theology ranging from the relationship of human beings created in God’s image to the rest of creation, to the nature and purpose of what God has called human beings to both be and do. In this, now the sixth collection of Ben Witherington’s poems written mostly in the twenty-first century, the focus is on the Denouement or slow decline of nature in the fall, of human nature in the Fall, of Witherington’s own settling into the latter years of his own life. All these things are explored at some length. There are poems particularly reflecting on the major seasons in the Christian year—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and Kingdomtide—but also reflections on major events in Christian history, ranging from the rescue of the Lindisfarne Gospels from invading enemies to the death and resurrection of Christ. There are poems that explore the specific meaning of the Christian life as it goes through aging, family tragedy, a half a century of teaching the Bible, and much more.
Metaphysical poetry is poetry that ponders some of the more profound aspects of Christian theology ranging from the relationship of human beings created in God’s image to the rest of creation, to the nature and purpose of what God has called human beings to both be and do. In this, now the sixth ...
About the author
Ben Witherington III is Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary and Emeritus Professor at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. He is now considered one of the top evangelical scholars in the world and is an elected member of the prestigious SNTS, a society dedicated to New Testament studies. Witherington has written over fifty books, including The Jesus Quest and The Paul Quest, both of which were selected as top biblical studies works by Christianity Today. He also writes for many church and scholarly publications and is a frequent contributor to the Patheos website. In 2020 his book entitled Biblical Theology: The Convergence of the Canon won the Prose Prize for national book of the year in religion and philosophy.
Ben Witherington III is Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary and Emeritus Professor at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. He is now considered one of the top evangelical scholars in the world and is an elected member of the prestigious SNTS, a...
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