Panel: REMEMBERING THE FUTURE: JOHN ZIZIOULAS'S ESCHATOLOGICAL VISION



919.1 - ESCHATOLOGICAL HORIZONS: TIME, REMEMBRANCE AND THE ETHICS OF THE FUTURE

AUTHORS:
Vasiljevic M. (Diocese of Los Angeles ~ Alhambra, California ~ United States of America)
Text:
This speaker focuses on the transformative journey "From the Omega to the Alpha" with the late Metropolitan John Zizioulas. The author shares personal souvenirs of his encounters with him, recalling how his academic rigor and pastoral warmth had deeply enriched the author's understanding of faith. Metropolitan John had a unique way of blending the biblical and eucharistic traditions into his theological discourse, and his last book on eschatological ontologgy was no exception. This work, titled Remembering the Future, is a testament to his profound influence on Christian thought. In this magnum opus Metropolitan John embarked on a journey from the Omega to the Alpha. This was not just a clever turn of phrase but a profound exploration of biblical truth and hermeneutics. With this work he re-introduced us to the tension that early Christians felt between the "already" and the "not yet," challenging the modern Christian mindset. Based on his vision, the author then explores certain eschatological horizons through the lens of time, remembrance and the ethics of the future.