The End of Matter: Some Ecojustice Principles in the Neo-Patristic Vision

What is it about?

This article, presented initially at the Adelaide Consultation on Religion and the Environment in November 1997, explores the ecological implications of the patristic revival within Eastern Orthodox theology. It argues that this neo-patristic theology holds within itself the vision of God drawing all things ever deeper into the life of the Trinity, and thus has some significant contributions to offer in terms of the ecojustice principles proposed to and accepted by the Consultation.

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Why is it important?

Eastern Orthodox theology is often overlooked in the West as a source of potential ecological insight. This article seeks, from a western perspective, to overcome this history of neglect.