EXTRAPOLATING THE BIBLICAL TRAJECTORIES ON 'HOPE FOR THE EARTH'

  • Ernst M Conradie University of the Western Cape
Keywords: hope on earth, systematic theology, ethics, practical theology

Abstract

For the purposes of Christian theology, the historical reconstruction of Biblical perspectives on the theme of 'hope for the earth' cannot be an aim in itself. In the introduction to these essays it was suggested that such a reconstruction could form part of an investigation into the viability of an escatological approach to an ecological theology, spirituality and praxis within the South African context. This call for clarity on the complex hermeneutical question as to how Biblical material could or should be used for systematic theology, ethics and practical theology.

Author Biography

Ernst M Conradie, University of the Western Cape
Department of Christian Studies University of the Western Cape 
Published
2019-04-16
Section
Articles