Spirit and Beauty - 2nd Edition by Patrick Sherry (Paperback)

About the Book

This text discusses what both the early Fathers and later writers such as Calvin and Sergius Bulgakov said about the association of beauty, both in nature and art, with the Holy Spirit. It also considers topics such as divine glory, inspiration and the eschatological character of beauty.

Book Synopsis

Many Christian theologians have associated beauty, both in nature and art, with the Holy Spirit. They include early Fathers like Irenaeus and Clement of Alexandria, and later writers like John Calvin, Jonathan Edwards, Sergious Bulgakov and Hans Urs von Balthasar. This book investigates what they said and why. In doig so, it also serves as an introduction to the whole area of theological aesthetics. Besides exploring the connection made between the Holy Spirit and beauty, it ranges more widely by considering topics such as divine glory, inspiration, and the eschatological character of beauty. It's discussions bring together two areas of lively interest in contemporary Christianity: the theology of the Holy Spirit and theological aesthetics. Patrick Shery is Professor of Philosophical Theology emeritus at Lancaster University.

Review Quotes

'A rich and fascinating exploration of the connection between beauty and the Holy Spirit.' Theology; 'A little masterpiece....' Modern Theology; 'A fine and careful book for scholars and students.' Theological Book Review