Scholars of literature interrogate and dissect African-American novelist Morrison's use of the Bible, question her theological positioning, and sometimes contest her ultimate stance. Among their topics are Song of Solomon and the journey home, mythopoetic syncretism in Paradise and the deconstruction of hospitality in Love, and ritual and other religions in The Bluest Eye. There is no index. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)