Art is often viewed as being inherently spiritual. But what does it mean to describe an experience of art or beauty as -spiritual-? Is there a relationship between the spiritual experience a person has in the presence of a work of art and the Holy Spirit of Christian faith? Skilled theologian, musician, and educator Steven Guthrie examines areas of overlap between spirituality, human creativity, and the arts with the goal of sharpening and refining how we speak and think about the Holy Spirit. By exploring various connections between art and spirituality, he helps Christians better understand...
Art is often viewed as being inherently spiritual. But what does it mean to describe an experience of art or beauty as -spiritual-? Is there a relatio...
Resonant Witness gathers together a wide, harmonious chorus of voices from across the musical and theological spectrum to show that music and theology can each learn much from the other -- and that the majesty and power of both are profoundly amplified when they do.
With essays touching on J. S. Bach, Hildegard of Bingen, Martin Luther, Karl Barth, Olivier Messiaen, jazz improvisation, South African freedom songs, and more, this volume encourages musicians and theologians to pursue a more fruitful and sustained engagement with one another.
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Resonant Witness gathers together a wide, harmonious chorus of voices from across the musical and theological spectrum to show that music and t...
