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Runtime: 45 minsBen Quash unpacks Theological Aesthetics by exploring its roots, its time in the wilderness, its resurgence as a relevant theological study in the 20th century and its depiction through art. Theological aesthetics explores the relationship between theology and beauty, distinct from a theology of beauty or the pursuit of aesthetically pleasing theology. This discipline reflects concerns about how aesthetics might compromise theological truth and moral seriousness. The biblical perspective on beauty emphasizes integrity and wholeness rather than mere attractiveness, with distinctions between creaturely beauty and the glory of God. Christian tradition draws from classical sources, viewing beauty as both a quality of material forms (Aristotle) and an ideal form beyond material manifestations (Plato). The incarnation of Christ underscores the importance of beauty in material existence, evident in the iconoclastic controversies of early Christianity.
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Produced in August 2012. Provisional captions.
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