A theology of flourishing : the fullness of life for all creation / Paul J. Schutz.

Author/creator Schutz, Paul J. author.
Format Book
PublicationMaryknoll, New York : Orbis Books, [2025]
Copyright Date©2025
Descriptionxxvii, 256 pages ; 21 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction : why we need a theology of flourishing -- Two seeds for a theology of flourishing -- Approaching a theology of flourishing : method and context -- Abundant life in the order of creation : Hebrew Bible foundations for a theology of flourishing -- Revolutionary love for "all things" : new testament foundations for a theology of flourishing -- Creation, deification, and flourishing in early Christian thought : Irenaeus, Athansius, and Gregory of Nyssa -- Creation, life, and love in and beyond the medieval period : Hildegard of Bingen, John Duns Scotus, Julian of Norwich, and Nicholas of Cusa -- Rahner and beyond : 20th century foundations for a theology of flourishing -- A theology of flourishing : envisioning Christianity for the fullness of life -- Dialogue, discernment, decision : a framework for flourishing -- Conclusion : toward a praxis of flourishing.
Abstract "Explores scriptural, traditional, and contemporary Christian understandings of life and well-being"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Schutz, Paul J. Theology of flourishing Maryknoll, NY : Orbis Books, [2025] 9798888660690
LCCN 2024055820
ISBN9781626986145
ISBN1626986142 (trade paperback)
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