Religion Around Virginia Woolf
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
An exploration of the religious contexts of Virginia Woolf's life and work, her religious practices, her ideas about God, and the new forms of community she imagined.
Stephanie Paulsell is an author whose work delves into the intersections of faith and literature. As a teacher at Harvard Divinity School and formerly a director of ministry studies and senior lecturer in religion and literature at the University of Chicago Divinity School, she brings a unique perspective to the relationship between spiritual life and artistic expression. Her writing explores how belief shapes our understanding of the world and how literary forms can be employed to articulate the deepest human longings and doubts. Through her work, she invites readers to contemplate the complex questions of spirituality and art.


An exploration of the religious contexts of Virginia Woolf's life and work, her religious practices, her ideas about God, and the new forms of community she imagined.
Exploring the intersection of spirituality and physicality, the book emphasizes the importance of honoring the body through daily practices. Stephanie Paulsell encourages readers to find joy in everyday activities such as bathing, eating, and exercising, while drawing on insights from Scripture, history, and contemporary experiences. She advocates for a communal approach to these practices, highlighting how religious traditions offer valuable wisdom for nurturing and celebrating the body in a world that often overlooks its significance.