Another World?: Practical Wisdom for the End-Times
Practical Theology today is inescapably and urgently conducted in the shadow of global climate emergency. This is made more acute by the emergence of the concept of "Anthropocene", or the recognition that climate change is now being decisively driven by human intervention. This article exp...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2023
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International journal of practical theology
Year: 2023, Volume: 27, Issue: 2, Pages: 179-196 |
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Anthropocene
B Wisdom B biblical apocalyptic B Practical Wisdom B Klimanotstand B Geology, Stratigraphic B climate emergency B biblische Apokalyptik |
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| Summary: | Practical Theology today is inescapably and urgently conducted in the shadow of global climate emergency. This is made more acute by the emergence of the concept of "Anthropocene", or the recognition that climate change is now being decisively driven by human intervention. This article explores aspects of contemporary "cli-fi" culture which have emerged in response to environmental crisis. In their use of the language of "apocalypse" to frame the nature of climate emergency, they carry strong resonances with Biblical literature and Christian theology. Can a dialogue between these different genres generate constructive theological wisdom that might direct us towards more equitable and sustainable ways of living? Wer heute Praktische Theologie betreibt, tut dies unweigerlich unter dem Eindruck des weltweiten, menschengemachten Klimanotstands. Der Aufsatz untersucht, wie Autor:innen des Genres "Climate Fiction" (cli-fi) in Reaktion auf diese Krise apokalyptische Sprachmotive verwenden, in denen nicht selten biblische Texte und christliche Theologie anklingen. Lässt sich diese zeitgenössische Belletristik so mit religiöser Überlieferung ins Gespräch ziehen, dass Wege zu einem nachhaltigeren Lebensstil im Anthropozän aufscheinen? |
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| ISSN: | 1612-9768 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: International journal of practical theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1515/ijpt-2023-0035 |