THE SACRAMENT OF THE FIRST CHILD OF GOD: A RENEWED CHRISTIAN ECO-IMAGINARY

• Main Author: Charles J. Fensham
• Format: Article
• Language: Afrikaans
• Published: Stellenbosch University 2013-06-01
• Series: Scriptura
• Subjects: Creation; Cosmology; Genesis 1-3; Sacrament; Imaginary
• Online Access: http://scriptura.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/16

<p>The paper argues for reimagining of the narratives of Genesis 1-3 in aid of building a Christian imaginary in Christian communities that will establish an anthropology and cosmological vision supportive of global ecology. It argues that the texts of Genesis 1-2 allow for and give support for the idea that creation itself is a child of God and that God gives birth to creation. Moreover, God cherishes creation in the Sabbath as a newborn. Christian anthropology is thus relativised by its humble status as being part of creation, birthed from God, and by the exposure of human arrogance towards creation in their quest for transcending human limitation. Christian communities can discover new eco-affirming imaginaries in doxological and sacramental celebration of creation.</p><p> </p><p>doi: 10.7833/111-1-16</p>