Abstract
Both Jürgen Moltmann and Arthur Peacocke have sought to address environmental concerns in their theologies. Moltmann espouses the traditional Western theology of history articulated by Augustine, which hinders him in using scientific information with credibility and respect. Peacocke, as a scientist, writes from a theology of history more akin to that of the ancient Greek and Roman history writers, and this makes it difficult for him to accommodate the unique and revelatory content of the Christian faith. This impasse may be resolved by loosening the theology-history nexus, and by allowing the cosmos a limited autonomy in its relationship to God.
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