David A. King, Ph.D. News & Columns
David A. King, Ph.D. is professor of English and film studies at Kennesaw State University and director of OCIA at Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta.
David A. King, Ph.D.
“Detective fiction and the religious imagination”
English
For many of us, last Wednesday represented a once-in-a-lifetime event: as you must be aware, Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day fell on the same day, the first time such a convergence has happened since 1945. I haven’t been as confused since last year’s total eclipse. The Sunday before, our pastor joked that instead of the […] English
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So I shall tell you a story: Catholic narrative and evangelism
Variations upon Joseph Conrad’s ‘Heart of Darkness’
A film painted with a uniquely Catholic imagination: Fellini’s masterpiece ‘8½’
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Faulkner’s ‘The Sound and the Fury’ transcends as Easter novel
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A fundamental rite of passage in the love of popular music
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Conyers’ Brother Elias pens contemplative marvel
The breathtaking chant of ‘Salve Regina’ is a call to joy and devotion
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