JOURNAL ARTICLE

Toward A Planetary Community: Rosemary Radford Ruether's impact on Liberation Theology.

  • Published In: Feminist Theology: The Journal of the Britain & Ireland School of Feminist Theology, 2023, v. 31, n. 3. P. 327 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Claros, Linda G. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines Rosemary Radford Ruether's influential contributions to feminist and ecofeminist liberation theologies, focusing on her expansion of the concept of liberation beyond traditional human-centered frameworks. Ruether develops three key ideas: liberated personhood, which redefines personhood to include ecological and feminist perspectives; communities of liberation, emphasizing egalitarian, inclusive social structures that challenge patriarchal hierarchies; and communal earth ethics, advocating for ecological responsibility grounded in interconnectedness among all life forms. Her work critiques patriarchal and dualistic Christian traditions while proposing a holistic model of liberation that integrates social justice with environmental sustainability, offering a framework relevant to contemporary challenges such as climate change.

Additional Information

  • Source:Feminist Theology: The Journal of the Britain & Ireland School of Feminist Theology. 2023/05, Vol. 31, Issue 3, p327
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0966-7350
  • DOI:10.1177/09667350231163317
  • Accession Number:163454091
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