Contemporary Ecology and Augustine on Creation
Augustine of Hippo, despite his reputation as one of the most important figures in Western theology, is not a popular figure in current theological discussions on ecological issues. This article seeks to know why. It investigates on how some contemporary critics interpret Augustine’s doctrines on cr...
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Universidad Pontificia Comillas
2019-05-01
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| description | Augustine of Hippo, despite his reputation as one of the most important figures in Western theology, is not a popular figure in current theological discussions on ecological issues. This article seeks to know why. It investigates on how some contemporary critics interpret Augustine’s doctrines on creation and the Trinity which may have contributed in making Augustine less relevant on issues related to ecology. While it does not directly argue against the possible misreading of Augustine’s scheme by some contemporary theologians who have strong ecological concern, it offers an alternative interpretation of Augustine that may shed positive light on classical doctrines which can help promote the so-called «ecological conversion» in the modern times. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cf69cfd90c054a668b3e71bd2ec2f56a2022-12-22T03:00:23ZspaUniversidad Pontificia ComillasEstudios Eclesiásticos0210-16102605-51472019-05-019436936340210.14422/ee.v94.i369.y2019.0069586Contemporary Ecology and Augustine on CreationMark Rochelle Ferraren Renacia0Comillas Pontifical University, doctoral studentAugustine of Hippo, despite his reputation as one of the most important figures in Western theology, is not a popular figure in current theological discussions on ecological issues. This article seeks to know why. It investigates on how some contemporary critics interpret Augustine’s doctrines on creation and the Trinity which may have contributed in making Augustine less relevant on issues related to ecology. While it does not directly argue against the possible misreading of Augustine’s scheme by some contemporary theologians who have strong ecological concern, it offers an alternative interpretation of Augustine that may shed positive light on classical doctrines which can help promote the so-called «ecological conversion» in the modern times.https://revistas.comillas.edu/index.php/estudioseclesiasticos/article/view/9586doctrineconcerncriticstrinity |
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| title | Contemporary Ecology and Augustine on Creation |
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