Long before environmental concerns became widely discussed within the Churches, John Armson (1939–2020) was reflecting on humanity’s relationship with the created world and the spiritual implications of ecological crisis. In these essays he considers the responsibilities that arise from being both part of creation and made in the image of God, arguing that Christians are called neither to dominate the earth nor to retreat from its problems, but to stand at its heart in prayer, responsibility, and hope.
Written against the background of growing concern about environmental degradation, these reflections offer not only theological contemplation, but also practical engagement. Armson explores the links between prayer and action, creation and stewardship, silence and responsibility, while drawing in themes of peace, reconciliation, and the meaning of the Cross in contemporary life. His concern is not merely ecological but profoundly spiritual: how to remain faithful, attentive, and compassionate in a wounded world. Thoughtful and challenging, these essays have a prophetic relevance for today.