Hope Throughout Transformation

Author(s)
Lisa Achathaler
Abstract

In the following paper, two contradictory thoughts concerning the notion of hope will be illuminated with regards to the outlined PhD project. e rst consideration will follow an approach through the term boundaries in the context of the concept of Planetary Boundaries, as in this concept hope is placed particularly in stabilizing the existing system. In contrast, in the second approach, considerations are presented concerning a wrestling-with-change, in which hope is evoked through transforma- tion, which will draw on the biblical narrative of Jacob at the River Jabbok (Gen 32:23-33). In the conclusion of the paper, both considerations merge into a third aspect, namely the biblical understanding of the covenant.

Organisation(s)
Research Centre Religion and Transformation, Department of Systematic Theology and Ethics
Pages
537-544
No. of pages
8
Publication date
2020
Peer reviewed
Yes
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
603206 Fundamental theology
Portal url
https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/en/publications/hope-throughout-transformation(e86cef47-13dd-448e-ad28-0b57b73f8b96).html