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Priests of Creation: John Zizioulas on Discerning an Ecological Ethos

Priests of Creation: John Zizioulas on Discerning an Ecological Ethos

Edited by John Chryssavgis and Nikolaos Asproulis

Publisher: T&T Clark (June 17, 2021)
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In the development of a coherent theological response to the environmental crisis, John Zizioulas is the pre-eminent Orthodox voice. Having his scattered writings collected in one volume, with some new pieces to fill in gaps, will be a boon to everyone who believes that ecology poses spiritual questions.
Elizabeth Theokritoff, Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies, UK

Those looking for an Orthodox take on the ecological crisis cannot do better than reading this collection of essays on humans as priests of creation. One of the most compelling theologians of our time argues here that, in the face of ecological crisis, we need more than just moral transformation (e.g. taming voracious greed). We need a radical change in the way we interpret the world and our relation to it.
Miroslav Volf, Yale Center for Faith & Culture, USA

This outstanding anthology of Metropolitan John’s writings on ecology shows what a coherent and compelling contribution Christianity can make to this vital issue of our time. Unfolding its intrinsically ecological aspect dramatically enhances the ecumenical value of his eucharistic ecclesiology.
Paul McPartlan, The Catholic University of America, USA

About the Editors

John Chryssavgis is Archdeacon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and theological advisor to the “green patriarch” Bartholomew. He studied in Athens and Oxford, and taught in Sydney and Boston. He lives in Harpswell, Maine, USA.

Nikolaos Asproulis is Deputy Director at the Volos Academy for Theological Studies, Greece.

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