Theology of Work: New Perspectives

by Gregorio Guitián (Editor)

Overview

Theology of Work: New Perspectives emerges from the necessity to continue theological reflection on work in light of the challenges posed by our contemporary world. The contributions offer a global perspective of the meaning of work, drawing from Trinitarian theology, theology of creation, eschatology, theological anthropology, and Christology. They shed light from the perspective of faith on the integration of different work dimensions, and consider how the theology of work is called to challenge social structures in the light of revelation. The volume mostly develops the theology of work from a Catholic perspective, but Protestant and Orthodox approaches are also explicitly explored. The chapters cover different theological areas such as biblical, dogmatic, patristic, and moral theology to provide enriching and complementary perspectives. Offering fresh and valuable theological insights on work, this book will be of particular interest to scholars of theology and religious studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040258866
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/27/2024
Series:	Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	360

About the Author

Gregorio Guitián is Associate Professor of Moral Theology and Dean of the School of Theology at the University of Navarra, Spain.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction. Theology of work: Context, integration, challenge - Gregorio Guitián; Part I. Context; 2. Does God work? Shall we work in heaven? In search of a theological foundation of work - Santiago Sanz Sánchez; 3. Labouring for rest. The rudiments of an Orthodox theology of work - Alexis Torrance; 4. Human‒divine synergy. Human work and the transformation of the cosmos in Russian thinkers of the early 20th century - Andrzej Persidok; 5. Creative art and theology of work. Contributions from St. Bonaventure - Isabel M. León–Sanz; 6. Daily life and work in light of the mystery of Christ - Antonio Aranda; 7. Work, οίκοδομή and πνεῦμα. A vision from the Pauline categories - Juan Luis Caballero; Part II. Integration; 8. The value of work in the Book of Ecclesiastes (Qohelet). Is an optimistic view possible given the onerous experience of many jobs? - Diego Pérez Gondar; 9. Rethinking work from the Book of Leviticus - Francisco Varo; 10. From ‘homo faber’ to ‘homo liturgicus’. Towards a theology of work in liturgical perspective - Félix María Arocena; 11. The personal good of work: a comprehensive reading of the subjective dimension of work - Hélio Luciano; 12. Contemplation at work: Social contemplation and mysticism for an integral ecology of work - Martin Schlag; Part III. Challenge; 13. Work in Protestant perspective: A not so unintended reformation - D. Stephen Long; 14. Labour of love. The value of work in the household - Mary L. Hirschfeld; 15. Embracing better work. A response to Jeremy Posadas - David Cloutier; 16. Work, hope and secularity - Ana Marta González