“Milton sought to “justifie the wayes of God to men” (PL 1.26), to render a theologically coherent account of the traditional Christian interpretation of these historical events. He was, in short, offering a narrative solution to the “problem of evil”:”
Quotes by William Frederick Poole
William Frederick PooleWilliam Frederick Poole was an influential American bibliographer and librarian, best known for his extensive contributions to the field of library science. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he dedicated ...