T&T Clark Handbook of the Doctrine of Creation by Jason Goroncy (Volume Editor)The T&T Clark Handbook of the Doctrine of Creation provides an expansive range of resources introducing the doctrine of creation as understood in Christian traditions. It offers an examination of: how the Bible and various Christian traditions have imagined creation; how the doctrine of creation informs and is informed by various dogmatic commitments; and how the doctrine of creation relates to a range of human concerns and activities.
Reading Green: Tactical Considerations for Reading the Bible Ecologically by Jeffrey S. LampProvides a series of reading strategies for the Bible which begin with the current ecological crisis. Present areas of interest, such as environmental racism and justice, film criticism, and reception history and exegesis, are employed to construct various approaches to mine the Bible for its contribution in addressing the current ecological crisis.
The Season of Creation: A Preaching Commentary by Norman C. Habel (Editor); David Rhoads (Editor)Included are theological and practical introductions to observance of the season of creation, biblical texts for its twelve Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, and astute commentary to help preachers and worship leaders guide their congregations into deeper connection with our imperiled planet.
Scripture, Culture, and Agriculture: An Agrarian Reading of the Bible by Ellen F. DavisDavis places the theology and ethics of land use in conversation with contemporary agrarian writers, all in the light of her critical biblical exegesis. She considers social structures and religious traditions of ancient Israel with an eye to modern practices that control contemporary food production, animal husbandry, and land-use policy.
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Inhabiting Eden: Christians, the Bible, and the Ecological Crisis by Patricia K. TullExplores the Scriptures for guidance on today's ecological crisis. Tull looks to the Bible for what it can tell us about our relationships, not just to the earth itself, but also to plant and animal life, to each other, to descendants who will inherit the planet from us, and to our Creator.