建筑法则与上帝荣耀——《教堂尖塔》中的神义论思想

Construction Law versus God's Glory: Theodicy in William Golding's The Spire

借用莱布尼茨等人的神学理论,我们可以解析戈尔丁《教堂尖塔》中的神义论思想(即面对世界上存在着的种种邪恶与苦难证明上帝之正义)。教长乔斯林是神学真理的化身,他为了"上帝荣耀"而对抗建筑法则,执意要在没有地基的情况下建造尖塔。建筑师梅森则是世俗真理的代表,他在信奉建筑法则的同时也期待建筑的奇迹,但他无法理解乔斯林的神学真理。建筑法则和上帝荣耀的论争,以尖塔的倒塌而告终。然而,建筑法则的"威力"不是颠覆了乔斯林对于上帝荣耀的信仰,而是让他看清了人心的黑暗(包括他自身的黑暗),从而愈发坚信上帝的全能和正义。

In light of Leibniz＇s theology, this paper aims to make an analysis on the theodicy, i.e.the justification of God a-gainst the evils and frustrations in the secular world, in William Golding＇s The Spire.Dean Jocelin, the representative of theo-logical truth, revolted against architectural law in the name of the glory of God.He insistsed that the spire be built without the cellarage.Mason, the master builder who stands for secular truth, failed to understand Jocelin＇s theological truth.He observed construction law while expecting architectural wonder.The controversy between construction law and God＇s glory ended with the fall of the spire.However, the power of the construction law failed to subvert Jocelin＇s faith of God＇s glory, but enabled Jocelin to see through the darkness in man＇s heart （ including his own darkness）, thus reinforcing his belief in the omnipotence and justice of God.