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Bible and Ecology
Michael Bauckham
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Description for Bible and Ecology
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 135 x 18. Weight in Grams: 314. 232 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HRCM. Dimension: 214 x 135 x 18. Weight: 314.
In this well-argued and timely book, Bauckham considers the relationship of humans to the rest of creation. He argues that there is much more to the Bible’s understanding of this relationship than the mandate of human dominion given in Genesis 1, which has too often been used as a justification for domination and exploitation of the earth’s resources. He also critiques the notion of stewardship as being on the one hand presumptuous, and on the other too general a term to explain our key responsibilities in caring for the earth. In countering this, he considers other biblical perspectives, including ... Read more
In this well-argued and timely book, Bauckham considers the relationship of humans to the rest of creation. He argues that there is much more to the Bible’s understanding of this relationship than the mandate of human dominion given in Genesis 1, which has too often been used as a justification for domination and exploitation of the earth’s resources. He also critiques the notion of stewardship as being on the one hand presumptuous, and on the other too general a term to explain our key responsibilities in caring for the earth. In countering this, he considers other biblical perspectives, including ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780232527919
SKU
V9780232527919
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Reviews for Bible and Ecology
‘Full of Bauckham’s typically insightful biblical exegesis … I commend the book wholeheartedly.’
Rt Revd Pete Wilcox
Rt Revd Pete Wilcox