비시오 디비나(Visio Divina)를 위한 심미적 실존으로서 형상

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to reveal the theological and practical meaning of image as an aesthetic existence for visio divina. For this, this paper focuses on the necessity for aesthetic dynamics of truth that goes beyond the narrow perspective that confines the Bible and Christian stories to rational logic and approaches the mode of truth three-dimensionally. It suggests that the way the Bible constructs truth is revealed not only through literal or logical language, but also through aesthetic language. In particular, it emphasizes the importance of a straightforward understanding of the Bible and Christian stories through text, as well as aesthetic art interpreted through metaphors and symbols. In order to reveal the importance of images as aesthetic existence, it is argued that the prohibition on images in the Ten Commandments is not originally related to art in a general sense. What is important is that the representation of humans in the image of God is related to the duties and responsibilities of humans building the world, that is, the life of creating cities, houses, and works of art. It is also revealed that Jesus did not reveal himself only through written words, but also revealed himself through concrete images through the incarnation. It is emphasized that we must be able to see and experience the Bible and Jesus with our eyes, not just with our ears. Although the church tends to view the experience of God through works of art such as icons and sacred images negatively, the main purpose of these works of art is to visually express and convey the stories and characters of the Bible. Furthermore, it suggests that not only the written Bible but also works of art created by people are related to the grace of the Holy Spirit. Through these discussions, the importance of spiritual practice and experience through images is emphasized. Therefore, it suggests that it is important not only to experience God through the Bible, but also to experience God through works of art such as icons and sacred images. This paper reveals that prayer can be prayed not only through the language of sound, but also through artistic language or text. In particular, it is suggested that one can pray by drawing a picture or creating an image based on what one realizes while reading the Bible and meditating. It is revealed that prayer can be done not only with voice, but also with hands and sight. It emphasizes that we need to learn to pray more richly and dynamically through various images. With this emphasis, the steps of visio divina as visio, meditatio, oratio, contemplatio, operatio through image is presented.