Aesthetic Significance of Christian Redemption

Shengda Guo
Nanjing Normal University, China
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2021.4713

Abstract

Redemption, as an important concept of monotheism, has not only different meanings in ancient Greece and Judaism, but also has many aesthetic meanings: the arousal of lofty desire, the inspiration to the courage of life, the importance of gratitude, the strong beliefs after finishing a long journey, the strengthening of sacred meaning in daily life through rituals etc. It could finally give mankind a bright future through thinking and pursuing these meanings. These aesthetic meanings have been expressed by various external forms (such as art, etc.) to guide people for a long time. In the modern history of China, with the continuous spread of Christianity in China, the concept of redemption and its related values have gradually been understood and recognized by Chinese people, and they also are introduced into the scope of daily life aesthetics and art appreciation, becoming a common term in people’s life.

Keywords: Redemption, Freedom, Art, Aesthetics, Aesthetic significance.

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