Creation and Alliance by Santiago Sanz

The text, an excerpt from a book by Santiago Sanz, examines the relationship between creation and covenant in contemporary theology. It traces the development of this theme from its roots in the biblical scholarship of Gerhard von Rad and the theological work of Karl Barth, through subsequent critiques and refinements, to a consideration of various interpretative keys employed by theologians. Sanz proposes five key perspectives: the anthropological, cosmological, christological, eschatological, and ontological. Each key highlights a distinct aspect of this complex relationship, with their relative strengths and limitations explored. Finally, Sanz advocates for an ontological perspective, drawing upon the Thomistic concept of actus essendi, to articulate a nuanced understanding of creation and covenant in terms of participation and divine grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.