A Theology of Flourishing: The Fullness of Life for All Creation - by Paul Schutz (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Paul Schutz treats flourishing as a theological category worthy of serious attention. Following in the footsteps of Elizabeth Johnson, Denis Edwards, and others, he argues for a reorientation of the Christian imagination, linking creation--understood as a creature's lifegiving, grounding relationship with God--with the promised eschatological fulfillment of "all things" (ta panta) in communion with God. As a theological category, creaturely flourishing offers a vital resource for addressing social and ecological degradation and promoting intersectional justice from the standpoint of and within Christian faith.

Review Quotes

"For Schutz, Christianity witnesses to a God who wills abundant life for all and who calls us to participate in making universal flourishing a reality. With this, A Theology of Flourishing offers a hopeful engagement with scripture and tradition to meet our challenging times." ꟷJessica Coblentz, author, Dust in the Blood

About the Author

Paul Schutz is assistant professor of religious studies at Santa Clara University. He has authored articles and reviews in both academic and popular journals, and is co-author (with Julie Hanlon Rubio) of the upcoming book Critically Examining Whys and Hows: Measuring and Understanding How Structural Clericalism Enables Sexual Violence (2022).