The first major Church teachings on the Holy Spirit did not take place until the great ecumenical councils of the fourth century. In this issue of Scripture From Scratch, we will go back even further, asking how did the Chosen People understood the role of the Holy Spirit," writes Doohan. "We will find that their appreciation grew over time?.The spirit is a power in the world and in individuals, breathing life into both. The spirit is a power in the world and in individuals, breathing life into both. The spirit is God's charismatic presence in individuals, enabling them to be leaders, prophets, kings, crafts people, and so on." He explores the Genesis, Exodus, the prophets and the Psalms and finds the presence of the Holy Spirit among God's people.