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Biblijna teologia stworzenia jako źródło ekologii integralnej
Biblical theology of creation as a source of integral ecology

Author(s): Marek Karczewski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Biblical studies
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne Diecezji Elbląskiej w Elblągu
Keywords: theology of creation; integral ecology; biblical texts about creation; Jesus Christ and creation; Church and ecology

Summary/Abstract: Presented article is entitled: Biblical theology of creation as a source of integral ecology. The concept of integral ecology several years appears in the scientific discussion. Also appears in the Encyclical Letter of Pope Francis Laudato sì (2015). The biblical theology of creation can be one from sources of integral ecology. From a biblical perspective the integral ecology refers to human person and to the created world. The ecologist integral asks for the dignity of the human person before birth and for social injustice. From the perspective of biblical theology a very important role plays the person of Jesus Christ. He is the beginning of a new creation. In eschatological time he brings the whole creation to the fullness. A Christian should work towards ecology because the world is created by God, was created anewin Christ Jesus, and the Church should be a community of brotherly love. Everyone should have fair access to the goods of nature. Biblical truth about the creation can be an importantsource of ecological activities.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 17
  • Page Range: 135-146
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish