The Holy Spirit as Space for the Living
Ebook
In The Holy Spirit as Space for the Living, George Evans recognizes the significance of the Spirit in pneumatology within the New Testament, emphasizing the Spirit's indwelling presence as a person. However, Evans notes that the functional aspect of the Spirit as the presence of God is often overlooked. The Spirit not only gives life (ruah) but also creates space for individuals to live and thrive. This spatial understanding suggests that the Spirit constructs a unique space for born-again believers to inhabit, leading to self-awareness and a transformed lifeworld.
Evans adopts a spatial hermeneutic, drawing inspiration from Jesus's encounter with Nicodemus, to explore different spatial productions and their connection to the experience of being reborn within the space of the Spirit. Through this approach, he develops a concept of Christian spatiality that expands our theological understanding and highlights space as a construct shaped by the Spirit. By considering the role of the Spirit in creating and shaping our lived experience, Evans unveils a deeper understanding of the transformative power of the Spirit and its impact on our spiritual journey.
“George Evans offers a fresh way of explaining God to our world today from the perspective of critical space theory. He is well-versed in hermeneutical theory, and his analyses always remain true to the witness of Holy Scripture. I recommend this book enthusiastically!”
—Peter Gräbe, professor of New Testament, Regent University School of Divinity
“How do we understand the space in which our social practices are enacted? Using the story of Nicodemus (John 3), George Evans examines what it means for the Holy Spirit to open up space for us to live. His explanations are sometimes complex, other times surprising, but always insightful.”
—Jeffrey Anderson, assistant professor of systematic theology, Regent University
- Title: The Holy Spirit as Space for the Living
- Author: Jr. George C. Evans
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666779103, 9781666779080, 1666779083, 9781666779097, 1666779091, 1666779105
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666779103
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-09-14T20:38:31Z
George C. Evans Jr. is adjunct professor of Christian theology and holds an MA in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and a PhD in theology from Regent University.