Preservation and Protest Theological Foundations for an Eco-eschatological Ethics

“Preservation and Protest: Theological Foundations for an Eco-eschatological Ethics” by Ryan Patrick McLaughlin is an illustrated edition published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers in 2014. This comprehensive work spans 460 pages and is presented in English. The book proposes a novel taxonomy of four paradigms of nonhuman theological ethics, delving into the complex interplay between value and teleological terms within the context of Christian theology.

Readers will find that McLaughlin systematically develops the paradigm of cosmocentric transfiguration, positing that the cosmos shares in the eschatological hope for a harmonious participation in God’s triune life. This approach offers an alternative to traditional anthropocentric and conservationist views, affirming both scientific insights into natural history and the theological aspirations for eschatological redemption. The book engages with themes of ethics, eschatology, and Christian theology, making it a significant contribution to discussions on the relationship between faith and environmental stewardship.