Toward a Theology of Beauty: A Biblical Perspective / Davidson, Jo Ann / (PB/2008-2008/B+/USED)

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Over the centuries, theological studies have grappled with the comprehension of Truth and Goodness. However, theology, unlike philosophy, has neglected serious scrutiny of the study of Beauty or Aesthetics. Jo Ann Davidson's Toward a Theology of Beauty investigates this omission. Why should aesthetic dimensions be ignored in theology's quest for ultimate truth? Davidson convincingly states that these would contribute to the ongoing search for a more comprehensive perception of the divine. This book contends that theology is incomplete and impoverished without fundamental deliberations within aesthetic values.

A survey of the literature up to the present currently reveals that theological studies, by and large, do not yet realize the extent to which it might be enriched by the biblical aesthetic. God's own nature, His Word in both Testaments including narratives, poetry, literary structures, and vocabulary are all embedded in aesthetic expressions. A systematic study of the biblical aesthetic is one that calls for attention and this book offers a solid and thought-provoking beginning.

CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Introduction

The Aesthetic Nature of God

God as Architect

The Aesthetic Nature of Scripture: Literary Structures

The Aesthetic Nature of Scripture: Biblical Narratives

The Aesthetic Nature of Scripture: Biblical Poetry

The Aesthetic Nature of Scripture: Vocabulary

Toward a Theology of Beauty: Conclusions and Implications

Select Bibliography

Index

About the Author

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