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Empson’s discussion of how Milton’s apparent un-ease with the God of traditional Christianity manifests itself in an epic way. Not as impressive a work as his 7 Types of Ambiguity or Some Versions of Pastoral, but still worthy of a gander. Empson’s focus is of course on Paradise Lost, but to make his point he frequently refers to Milton’s De Doctrina and even devotes a (short) chapter to Samson Agonistes. Readers who are not easily shocked by the notion that the God of traditional Christianity is wicked, or that Christianity is a religion of systematic torture, might consider reading the last chapter, “Christianity,” first for a clearer account of Empson’s position.