Panel: TRINITY AND THE BODY: A SYSTEMATIC-PRAXEOLOGICAL APPROACH



448.6 - PNEUMATOLOGY: THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE FLOURISHING OF CREATION

AUTHORS:
Bargár P. (Charles University ~ Prague ~ Czech Republic)
Text:
The Holy Spirit is admittedly the most difficult person of the Trinity to be treated systematically due to her elusive nature. Furthermore, it might on the face of it give an impression of having little to do with corporeity due to the perceived dichotomy of spirit and body/matter. This chapter, however, seeks to argue the opposite point, namely, that the body is the primary locus through which the Spirit of God acts. In particular, the main question this chapter will address is in which ways the Spirit of God works through people as corporeal beings to bring about the flourishing of the entire creation. This exploration will be undertaken in conversation with a number of theological and ecclesial voices, particularly related to the ecumenical movement.