Body Without End: Biological Mutualism and the Body of Christ

This article argues that the ecological turn towards biological mutualism enlivens our understanding of eschatological promise contained in Christ’s resurrected and ascended body. I examine implications proposing body was not only incarnate as microbiome, but also rose microbiome. First, analyse contemporary approaches to Christology’s relation creation Andrew Davison’s theological exploration mutualism. then respond via Irenaeus’ defence bodily resurrection ascension for all flesh. By reading Irenaeus light mutualistic body, we enrich this promise: fruitfulness creation, fullness human nature, fleshly life is no ultimate barrier union with God. Finally, propose offers renewed insight into Eucharist: its are made manifest at heart church, on earth.