Ecological Hermeneutics: Biblical, Historical and Theological Perspectives (Online) by
Aims to bring biblical and theological perspectives into closer dialogue through ecologically oriented, hermeneutically informed reflection on the Bible; and to learn from the history of interpretation, recognizing that earlier interpreters did not share contemporary ecological concerns and awareness.
Reading Green: Tactical Considerations for Reading the Bible Ecologically by
Provides 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
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
Davis 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.
Inhabiting Eden: Christians, the Bible, and the Ecological Crisis by
Explores 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.
Keeping God's Earth: The Global Environment in Biblical Perspective by
Essays from Christian teachers in a variety of fields, ranging from New Testament, Old Testament, Christian theology and ethics to geology, biology, atmospheric physics and environmental science. Written from evangelical perspective.
The Seven Pillars of Creation: The Bible, Science, and the Ecology of Wonder by
Brown explores seven different creation traditions throughout the Hebrew Bible and interprets them as they relate to science and wonder. His goal is to articulate an ecological wisdom that is grounded in science and biblical faith.
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