Political Theology On Edge: Ruptures Of Justice... May 2026

What happens when our political systems and our planet both seem to be breaking down at the same time? In the provocative volume Political Theology on Edge: Ruptures of Justice and Belief in the Anthropocene , editors Catherine Keller and Clayton Crockett argue that we aren't just facing a political crisis—we are facing a theological one.

Justice isn't a static goal in this volume; it is a "rupture." The book engages deeply with current social movements to show how theology takes flesh in real-world practices: Political Theology on Edge: Ruptures of Justice...

The "edge" here refers to the literal ecological cliff we are standing on. The contributors argue that the planet itself is now a primary theological actor that forces us to rethink our cohabitation. The Takeaway What happens when our political systems and our

One of the book’s greatest strengths is its move away from purely Eurocentric Christian concepts. It includes perspectives from: The contributors argue that the planet itself is

Larry L. Welborn and others look at "affect theory," examining how our shared feelings—from greed and pride to compassion—shape our policies and institutions. 3. Global and Multi-Religious Perspectives

Theology at the Precipice: Finding Justice in the Anthropocene