Humanities and Arts

Richard Rohr: Trinity, Christ, and Creation


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Abstract

This article aims to present Richard Rohr's Trinitarian and Christological approach to the whole of creation. The Trinity as the basic structure of the cosmos is here the principal starting point for a dynamic process of "becoming". The specific key in this approach is found in the theological meaning of "Christ in all and all." Although this Rohr's view of Christ is in many ways controversial, it undoubtedly brings a current challenge to man's self-understanding in his relationship to this God-created world.

Key Questions

1. Who is Richard Rohr?

Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest and author known for his work on spirituality and contemplative Christianity. This article examines his Trinitarian and Christological approach to creation.

2. What is the Trinity?

In Rohr's view, the Trinity is presented as the basic structure of the cosmos and the starting point for a dynamic process of "becoming" in creation.

3. What does "Christ in all and all" mean?

This phrase is a key concept in Rohr's theology, suggesting that Christ is present in all of creation. While controversial, it challenges traditional understandings of Christ's role in the world.

4. How does Rohr's view impact human understanding?

Rohr's perspective challenges man's self-understanding in relation to the God-created world, offering a new way to view humanity's place in creation.