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A Socio-Rhetorical Analysis of the Cosmic Christ: Colossians 1: 15-20 and its Implications for Environmental Sustainability

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Due to the increasing rate of environmental degradation, unfavourable climate change, destruction of the ozone layer depletion, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and the like, attention is being given to environmental discourse. Sacred texts such as Colossians serve as heritage for theological and ethical perspective for creation vis a vis environment. The objective of this study is to elicit insights from the pericope (Colossians 1:15-20) for the advancement of environmental sustainability. This objective is accomplished through the use of socio-rhetorical analysis of Colossians 1:15-20 whereby the world within the text and the world behind the text which encompasses the religious, political, socio-cultural and literary genre were examined.

Source: Pharos Journal of Theology

DOI: 10.46222/pharosjot.106.407

Author: Rev. Michael D Olajide

Institution: University of Pretoria

Language: English

Topic: Biblical Studies and Interpretation

Subfield: Religious studies

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $375