Anthropocene and economy of salvation theological relevance of a geological concept

Abstract

Concepts such as hominization, noosphere, and culture enable us to describe a new planetary situation characterized by intense human activity. The term ‘Anthropocene’, originally coined by geologists, is particularly useful to approach this phenomenon within planetary history. By availing ourselves of the term ‘Anthropocene’, therefore, we strive to point out the great alterations brought about by human activity on various planetary systems. It is our goal to bring together the terms ‘Anthropocene’ and ‘economy/history of salvation’, traditionally put forward by biblically rooted Theology. In other words, we will explore the possibilities, which the Anthropocene may hold, from a theological perspective.