Creation is Groaning: Biblical and Theological PerspectivesMary L. Coloe If, as some scholars attest, Christianity has been complicit in the destruction of the environment, then Christianity can and must also have a role in changing human behavior in a way that helps to solve this massive problem. In Creation is Groaning, a set of highly regarded theologians and Scripture scholars offer a theology and spirituality of creation based on principles of eco-justice and environmental responsibility. Contributors to this volume are Denis Edwards, Antoinette Collins, Dermot Nestor, Laurie Woods, Mary Coloe, and Anthony Kelly. Key elements of their project include:
Together, the authors establish a firm foundation for a new ethic that promotes the flourishing of all planetary life and a just global community. |
Contents
An Ecological Perspective | 19 |
If Not Now When? The Ecological Potential | 33 |
Romans 81129 | 57 |
Creation in the Gospel ofjohn | 71 |
Logos and Cosmos | 91 |
Bibliography | 117 |