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By Michelle Voss Roberts

The depth and meaningfulness of aesthetic event have frequently been defined in theological phrases. by way of designating easy human feelings as rasa, a observe that connotes flavor, style, or essence, Indian aesthetic concept conceptualizes emotional states as whatever to be savored. At their middle, feelings might be tastes of the divine. during this booklet, the equipment of the rising self-discipline of comparative theology let the author’s appreciation of Hindu texts and practices to light up her Christian reflections on aesthetics and emotion.

Three feelings vie for prominence within the spiritual sphere: peace, love, and fury. while Indian theorists following Abhinavagupta declare that the classy emotion of peace most sensible approximates the aim of spiritual event, devotees of Krishna and medieval Christian readings of the music of Songs argue that love communicates such a lot powerfully with divinity. according to the transcendence emphasised in either methods, the e-book turns to fury at injustice to take care of emotion’s foundations within the fabric realm. the results of this positive theology of emotion for Christian liturgy, pastoral care, and social engagement are manifold.

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