ABSTRACT

The theological notions of time and space have a complexity rarely seen in contemporary systematics. This complexity is increased by the fact that any discussion regarding time, space and humanity aiming to be comprehensive must necessarily be interdisciplinary. The qualitative descriptions of time and space within this interval may be described as kairological time and ecological space. Moltmann defines these descriptions of time and space as being mutually connected through the motif of living in a manner proper to its own existence. This time and space is created by the divine promise for creaturely communion with the Triune God in the eschatological Kingdom. Moltmann relates the transience of the present and the novum of the future through the divine promise given in the present of history. The divine promise creates a new history, but one in which a between-space' is given where the moral characteristics of the Kingdom are present through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit.