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
There is no "theoretical trick" or "spiritual somersault" that will rescue us from our current precipice. Instead, Political Theology on Edge invites us to stay in the rupture—to look at the cracks in our systems as sites where new forms of justice and belief can emerge. Political Theology on Edge: Ruptures of Justice...
If you're looking to dive deeper into how faith and politics collide in an age of climate collapse, you can find the full volume at Fordham University Press or Amazon. The "edge" here refers to the literal ecological
Scholars like Mehmet Karabela and Balbinder Singh Bhogal broaden the scope, investigating what is truly "political" about non-Western traditions. Instead, Political Theology on Edge invites us to
Traditional political theology often focuses on the "sovereign"—the one who decides on the exception. This book challenges that narrow view. Instead of looking for a top-down authority to save us, contributors like and Austin Roberts explore the "Anthropocene" as a planetary machine that requires a new kind of political and religious imagination. 2. Ruptures and Social Movements
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: