Creation and the Cross The Mercy of God for a Planet in Peril
Creation and the Cross: The Mercy of God for a Planet in Peril by Elizabeth A. Johnson, published by Orbis Books in 2019, presents a fresh approach to theology in the context of ecological challenges. This 238-page work explores the concept of cosmic redemption, questioning how the core Christian belief in salvation can be extended to encompass all created beings. Johnson engages with the traditional theology of atonement, particularly the views of St. Anselm, to propose a dialogue that emphasizes God’s love and mercy.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of scripture, the teachings of Jesus, and early Church perspectives that support a more inclusive understanding of salvation. Johnson’s work addresses pressing issues related to ecology and the interconnectedness of life, inviting reflection on how theological insights can inform our response to a planet in peril. This edition is presented in English and is designed to engage those interested in religious studies, Christian theology, and the relationship between faith and science.
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In this fresh creative approach to theology, Elizabeth Johnson asks how we can understand cosmic redemption in a time of advancing ecological devastation. In effect, how can we extend the core Christian belief in salvation to include all created beings? Immediately this question runs into a formidable obstacle: the idea that Jesus’s death on the cross was required as atonement for human sin– a theology laid out by the eleventh-century theologian St. Anselm. Constructing her argument (like Anselm) in the form of a dialogue, Johnson lays out the foundations in scripture, the teachings of Jesus, and the early Church for an understanding that emphasizes the love and mercy of God, showing how this approach can help us respond to a planet in peril.
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