Kate Crassons

Two Guides for the Journey

Theology

“Two Guides for the Journey juxtaposes two of the most intricate, capacious, and important theological works of the medieval period: Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae and William Langland's Piers Plowman. In this innovative and ambitious study, Overmyer proves to be a masterful reader who is highly attuned to the nuances of both systematic moral theology and allegorical poetry. Revealing powerful correspondences between these different theological modes, Overmyer uncovers the strenuousness of virtue as an end pursued by wounded and vulnerable human beings seeking perfect unity in Christ. Two Guides for the Journey is a gift to its readers, deepening our understanding of virtue ethics, medieval theology, and the complexities of Christian life.”