Theological uses
Pneumatology is the study of spiritual beings and phenomena, especially the interactions between humans and God. Pneuma () is Greek for "breath," which metaphorically describes a non-material being or influence. Pneumatology is defined as: "1. Theology, the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. 2. The doctrine of spirits or spiritual beings, in the 1600s considered a branch of metaphysics. 3. pneumatics. 4. Obsolete word for psychology."
In Christian theology pneumatology refers to the study of the Holy Spirit. In mainstream Christian doctrine, the Holy Spirit is the third person of God in the Trinity. Unitarian forms of Christianity believe that the Holy Spirit is personal, although holding that it may, in some sense, influence people. In the Gospel of John, pneuma is linked to re-birth in water and spirit, which has been suggested to be baptism.
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Added: February 7, 2009
Theological uses
Pneumatology is the study of spiritual beings and phenomena, especially the interactions between humans and God. Pneuma () is Greek for "breath," which metaphorically describes a non-material being or influence. Pneumatology is defined as: "1. Theology, the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. 2. The doctrine of spirits or spiritual beings, in the 1600s considered a branch of metaphysics. 3. pneumatics. 4. Obsolete word for psychology."
In Christian theology pneumatology refers to the study of the Holy Spirit. In mainstream Christian doctrine, the Holy Spirit is the third person of God in the Trinity. Unitarian forms of Christianity believe that the Holy Spirit is personal, although holding that it may, in some sense, influence people. In the Gospel of John, pneuma is linked to re-birth in water and spirit, which has been suggested to be baptism.
Author: mrchrismcphail
Keywords: Illuminati Occult Eugenics Death Cemtrails HARP Science Ritual Magick Chris Everard David Icke NWO 666
Added: February 7, 2009
The English word spirit comes from the Latin "spiritus" ("breath") and has several interrelated meanings: Metaphysically, a spirit is an incorporeal energy force that is present in all living things but distinct from the soul. (The distinction between soul and spirit became current in Judeo-Christian terminology.) A spirit may also be a ghost that retains intelligence, consciousness, and sentience. In Christian theology, the term spirit is used to describe God, or aspects thereof, such as the Holy Spirit. (The study of the Holy Spirit in Christian theology, is called Pneumatology.) In native spirituality, the word "Great Spirit" is often used to denote the supreme nurturing force found in nature: This concept of spirits infusing nature is common among traditional peoples. In Zoroastrianism, the Amesha Spenta are seen as emanating spirits of Ahura Mazda. In Christian Science, Spirit is one of the seven synonyms for God.
In addition to these metaphysical interpretations, the word "spirit" can also be used in the following vernacular ways:
1. It can refer to the feeling of inclusion in the social history or collective essence of an institution or group, such as in school spirit or esprit de corps
2. It can mean the "spirit of the age"
3. It can be a synonym for vivacity as in "She performed the piece with spirit," or "She put up a spirited defense"
4. It can denote the underlying intention of a text as distinguished from its literal meaning, especially in law. The Letter vs. spirit of the law.
5. It can be a term for alcoholic beverages stemming from medieval superstitions that explained the effects of alcohol as demonic activity.
6. In Mysticism, it can refer to existence in unity with the Godhead.
Author: mrchrismcphail
Keywords: Illuminati Occult Eugenics Death Cemtrails HARP Science Ritual Magick Chris Everard David Icke NWO 666
Added: February 7, 2009
