Extending the Present. Creatio continua in Jürgen Moltmann's Theology of Creation

Wojciech Maciążek

Abstract

The given study attempts to reconstruct the insight into the doctrine of creatio continua according to Jürgen Moltmann’s intuitions. As he claims, the idea of continuous creation – in order to be properly exposed – requires two approaches. Firstly, the traditional meaning of the given concept needs to be reminded; secondly, a holistic point of view, that includes the pneumatological and eschatological aspects, should be emphasised. Such an extended vision of creatio continua suggested by Moltmann leads to a conclusion that this element of Christian doctrine of creation is still important for today’s theology.

Keywords:

Moltmann, creatio continua, continous creation, protology, eschatology