Creation Set Free: Spirit as Nature's Liberator for Christians

Ecology is no longer a marginal issue due to the destruction of the sources of life. In light of this ecological crisis, Sigurd Bergmann creatively rethinks the discipline of theology in his work "Creation Set Free." Throughout the book, he is focused on viewing the cosmos as being involved in redemption, rather than seeing it as just a stage for human salvation.

Bergmann begins by providing a critical and constructive summary of previous attempts at developing an ecological theology. He then brings these initiatives into a dialogue with the church father Gregory of Nazianzus, focusing on neglected topics such as sociality, motion, suffering, and the Spirit. Through this dialogue, Bergmann sheds light on Gregory's thoughts on the liberation of creation.

Ultimately, Bergmann goes on to connect ecological issues and the patristic tradition with contemporary liberation theology. This allows for a broader understanding of the interconnectedness between theology, ecology, and socio-political struggles for justice and liberation.

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