Freedom to obey

A sneak peek at John Milton’s theological influences on Paradise Lost

Authors

  • Viviane Brunhilde Jung Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25188/FLT-VoxScript(eISSN2447-7443)vXXVII.n2.p217-251.VBJ

Keywords:

John Milton, Freedom, Free will, Predestination, Fall

Abstract

This article is the summary of a monograph submitted to the English Literature professors at UFRGS (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul). It aims to analyse the matters of evil, free will and predestination in John Milton’s Paradise Lost under the light of Theology, more specifically Augustine’s understanding of the matters, as well as the Reformers Luther’s and Calvin’s. The leading question throughout the study is to what extent Milton was tied to the theological streams of his time or else, developed a theology of his own. The political context is taken into account, given the impact it had on Milton’s life and work, especially during the English Civil War and the following few years. There is a short introduction of the author and his poem, followed by the analysis of some passages specifically related to the topics mentioned.

Author Biography

  • Viviane Brunhilde Jung

    Viviane Jung é Bacharel em Teologia pelo Centro de Ensino Teológico (CETEOL, hoje FLT – Faculdade Luterana de Teologia) e pela Escola Superior de Teologia (Faculdades EST, certificado de integralização do curso livre), com pós-graduação lato sensu em Psicologia e Aconselhamento Pastoral, também pela Escola Superior de Teologia (Faculdades EST). Bacharel em Letras e Literatura Português-Inglês pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), com pós-graduação lato sensu em Ensino da Língua Inglesa pela Universidade Estácio. Atualmente professora de Língua Inglesa na rede municipal de Canoas (RS).

Published

2025-05-05

How to Cite

Freedom to obey: A sneak peek at John Milton’s theological influences on Paradise Lost. (2025). Vox Scripturae, 27(2), 217-251. https://doi.org/10.25188/FLT-VoxScript(eISSN2447-7443)vXXVII.n2.p217-251.VBJ