This MQP examines John Milton's theology in the epic poem Paradise Lost (1667). While Milton claims that his purpose in the poem is to "justify the ways of God", what actually emerges is Milton's struggle in understanding this very theology he set out to justify. I argue that Milton deliberately transcends the theology of the Scriptures to make his subject more complex, to display his talent as a writer and to engage in various theological and political debates.

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Creator

• Savdharia, Bhishma Mahesh

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D528M

Advisor

• Ephraim, Michelle

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Humanities & Arts

Rights statement

• In Copyright