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OverviewThis book presents the argument that Karl Rahner's theology has a profoundly 'ecological' dimension. In this argument, 'ecological theology' is understood to be a kind of theology which views the natural world as a worthy object of concern, an object which demands theological interpretation. The work undertakes an analysis of four models of ecological theology: feminist, process, incarnational/sacramental, and Hegelian. The study argues that any theology which aspires to be ecological must at least address the questions of human being's relation to the world, God's relation to the world, and the place of the material world in the process of salvation. Rahner's theology is examined in light of his answers to these questions in successive chapters which deal with his theological anthropology, doctrine of God, understanding of the Incarnation, and eschatology. What emerges from this examination is a truly ecological theology, a theology which understands human being, the world, and God as fundamentally related, without reducing any one of these (especially God) to the others. In this way, this book seeks to show that working from a profoundly non-dualistic metaphysical vision rooted in an interpretation of the Incarnation, Rahner develops a thoroughly ecological position which can adequately answer the three crucial questions mentioned above. The conclusion of this book suggests ways in which Rahner's insights might be appropriated. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael W. PettyPublisher: University Press of America Imprint: University Press of America Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.268kg ISBN: 9780761802785ISBN 10: 0761802789 Pages: 204 Publication Date: 26 March 1996 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsA cautious, clear, and convincing book. Religious Studies Review This work is a notable contribution to both ecological theology and Rahner studies. CHOICE This work is a notable contribution to both ecological theology and Rahner studies. CHOICE A cautious, clear, and convincing book. Religious Studies Review A cautious, clear, and convincing book. Religious Studies Review This work is a notable contribution to both ecological theology and Rahner studies. Choice This work is a notable contribution to both ecological theology and Rahner studies. Choice A cautious, clear, and convincing book. Religious Studies Review Author InformationMichael W. Petty is Associate Pastor of Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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