The Gift of Creation: Theological Reflections on Ecology, Metaphysics, and Politics - Paperback

by Mátyás Szalay (Editor)

What does it mean to consider creation as a divine gift? In the post-Laudato Si' era, it has become more important than ever to rediscover and further develop a Catholic philosophy and theology of creation. To that end, a diversity of scholars has produced this collection of essays that examine our relationship with the creator and the created world through a variety of lenses. The authors of these chapters engage timeless visionaries, such as St. Augustine and St. Hildegard of Bingen, as well as more contemporary voices, like Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) and Ferdinand Ulrich, as they endeavor to deepen our understanding of Catholic teaching on creation and the nature of being. Featuring contributions from internationally recognized philosophers and theologians--including Rocco Buttiglione, William Cavanaugh, Salvador Antunano Alea, and others--this volume seeks to challenge the reader in an examination of what it means to receive the gift of creation.

Author Biography

Mátyás Szalay is a research professor at the Pázmány Péter Catholic University in Budapest and is head of the Department of Philosophy of Religion at the Episcopal Theological College of Pécs, Hungary. His primary intellectual endeavor is exploring the different dimensions of philosophari in Maria. Dr. Szalay is also the editor of Beyond Secular Faith: Philosophy, Economics, Politics, and Literature (Pickwick, 2023).