01 Introduction to Theology and Beauty

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This document discusses the intersection of theology and beauty. It covers natural beauty found in nature, artistic beauty found in works of great artists, and cultural beauty found across different regions. It also addresses the debate around objectivity vs relativism in beauty and examples of beauty intersecting with liturgical, existential, historical, ethical, sacramental, and expressions of wonder.

& BEAUTY

THEOLOGY

Dr. Kimberly Vrudny
University of St. Thomas
kjvrudny@stthomas.edu
651.962.5337

Fr. William Hart McNichols
Our Lady of Sorrows
1993

Br. Robert Lentz, OFM
Christ of Maryknoll
2002

Ever wondered how the various biblical metaphors relate to one another? It's easy to emphasize one biblical theme at the expense of others. We need balance. But this requires us understanding how they work together. This presentation especially considers the relationship between law and other themes, like honor and shame. Traditional theology emphasizes law. Although law is an important idea, might our theologies become enslaved to the "law" metaphor? We must be careful not to compromise the gospel by settling for the truth.

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