The Holy Spirit as the “Ecstatic” God
This article explores the term “ecstatic” in particular relationship to the Holy Spirit. Aware that “ecstatic” may apply generally to the triune God, the author argues for a special fittingness of this term to the Holy Spirit, especially in regard to the Holy Spirit's relation with creation. Re...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2004
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Pacifica
Year: 2004, Volume: 17, Issue: 3, Pages: 268-282 |
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| Summary: | This article explores the term “ecstatic” in particular relationship to the Holy Spirit. Aware that “ecstatic” may apply generally to the triune God, the author argues for a special fittingness of this term to the Holy Spirit, especially in regard to the Holy Spirit's relation with creation. Recurring theological voices within the Christian tradition support the argument. Three aspects of the Holy Spirit's nature as “ecstatic” are highlighted — God as self-giving, God as relating in freedom and God as leading creation into God. Finally, the article suggests two sets of implications that may arise from an understanding of the Holy Spirit as the “ecstatic” God. |
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| ISSN: | 1839-2598 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Pacifica
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/1030570X0401700303 |