A New Climate for Christology

“A breathtaking–and breath-giving–regeneration of the ancient symbol of kenosis as a rigorously ecological practice.” –Catherine Keller, Drew, The Theological School

“The late Sallie McFague left us with yet one more amazing gift. In her usual inimitable, clear, and compelling prose, McFague offers Christians a response to the existential threat that climate change poses to our planet and all of its inhabitants.” –Ellen T. Armour, Vanderbilt Divinity School

“The insightful challenge McFague gives in A New Climate for Christology demands our full consideration.” –Miguel de la Torre, Iliff School of Theology

“Sallie McFague’s last gift to theological discourse should spur Christians to think realistically about our relatedness to other species and systems of Earth and to act responsibly to mitigate the climate crisis.” –Jame Schaefer, Marquette University

Sallie McFague was the Carpenter Professor of Theology at Vanderbilt Divinity School, where she taught for thirty years. She is now Distinguished Theologian in Residence at the Vancouver School of Theology in Vancouver, British Columbia. Among her many influential works are:

• Life Abundant: Rethinking Theology and Economy for a Planet in Peril (2000)
• Super, Natural Christians: How We Should Love Nature (1997)
• The Body of God: An Ecological Theology (1993)
• Models of God: Theology for an Ecological, Nuclear Age (1987), which received the American Academy of Religion’s Award for Excellence
• Metaphorical Theology: Models of God in Religious Language (1982)

“Sallie McFague is a prominent figure among the growing number of theologians who have been attempting to rethink the Christian understanding of God’s and humanity’s place in the physical world.” - Chronicle of Higher Education

“The power of McFague’s work is in its ability to speak to the American Protestant mainstream, challenging Christians with models of God that reflect both ecological sensitivity and concern for justice.” - Sharon Welch, Harvard Divinity School