political theology of nature, A
By Peter Scott
In this thought-provoking exploration, theologian Peter Scott examines how humanity's disconnection from the natural world stems from a fundamental theological shift away from understanding God as Trinity. Scott contends that our contemporary environmental challenges have deep spiritual roots, originating from this separation between human beings and the created order.
Rather than viewing ecological crisis as merely a scientific or political problem, Scott presents a compelling case for theological healing. He weaves together insights from diverse ecological movements, including deep ecology, ecofeminism, and social ecology perspectives, to construct a vision of shared existence between God, nature, and humanity.
The author develops this theological framework through careful attention to Christ and the Holy Spirit. He presents Christ's resurrection as a transformative event that liberates and renews the relationships between all living beings, while understanding the Spirit's work as fostering renewed communion between humans and nature through what he terms "ecological democracy."
Central to Scott's proposal is the Eucharist, which he positions as Christianity's most significant contribution to ecological thinking in our current age. Through this sacramental lens, he envisions possibilities for healing the ancient divide between spiritual and natural realms.
This work offers readers a unique synthesis of Christian theology and environmental thought, presenting fresh perspectives on how faith communities might engage meaningfully with ecological concerns through renewed theological understanding.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christianisme
- ✓ Explore Ökologie
- ✓ Reconnect with nature spiritually
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Understand ecological consciousness
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Nature
- ✓ Explore Political theology
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Details
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- ISBN-10
- 0521641659
- Pages
- 275
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BR115.P7 S298 2003
