The Art of New Creation by Jeremy Begbie

The Art of New Creation

Trajectories in Theology and the Arts

Jeremy Begbie, Daniel Train, W. David O. Taylor

InterVarsity Press · Print & ebook · March 29, 2022

The biblical themes of creation and new creation are inextricably bound to each other.

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Who it’s for
This volume considers how the arts can reflect the relationship between creation and new creation.
Themes
Creation and new creation, Theology and the arts
Genres
Religion in the Arts, Eschatology, Systematic Theology

About this book

The biblical themes of creation and new creation are inextricably bound to each other. For the God who created the world is the same God who recreates humanity in Jesus Christ and the same God who promises a new heaven and a new earth. How might the relationship between creation and new creation be informed by and reflected in the arts?

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This volume, based on the DITA10 conference at Duke Divinity School, brings together reflections from theologians, biblical scholars, and artists to offer insights on God's first work, God's future work, and the future of the field of theology and the arts. The Studies in Theology and the Arts series encourages Christians to thoughtfully engage with the relationship between their faith and artistic expression, with contributions from both theologians and artists on a range of artistic media including visual art, music, poetry, literature, film, and more.

Creation and New Creation

This volume considers how the arts can reflect the relationship between creation and new creation.

Come here for

  • Reflections on creation and new creation through theology and the arts
  • Perspectives from theologians, biblical scholars, and artists

Expect

  • Insights on God's first work and future work
  • Reflections on the future of theology and the arts

Where it sits

Religion in the Arts79%
Systematic Theology33%
Eschatology30%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Religion in Literature
  • Religion in the Arts
  • Eschatology
Authors
Jeremy Begbie, Daniel Train, W. David O. Taylor
Publisher
InterVarsity Press
Published
March 29, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Creation and new creation · Theology and the arts
Reading lane
Religion in Literature