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The Bible and the Environment: Towards a Critical Ecological Biblical Theology
David G. Horrell
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Description for The Bible and the Environment: Towards a Critical Ecological Biblical Theology
Paperback. Illustrates the diverse ways in which the Bible has been interpreted in relation to issues of ecology and the environment. This book discusses a wide range of biblical texts, from "Genesis" to "Revelation", and evaluates competing interpretations. Series: Biblical Challenges in the Contemporary World. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: HRCG3; HRCM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 302. Towards a Critical Ecological Biblical Theology. Series: Biblical Challenges in the Contemporary World. 172 pages. Illustrates the diverse ways in which the Bible has been interpreted in relation to issues of ecology and the environment. This book discusses a wide range of biblical texts, from "Genesis" to "Revelation", and evaluates competing interpretations. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HRCG3; HRCM. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight: 284.
Environmental issues have in recent years come to the centre stage of political and ethical debate. This is a crucial topic to engage in this series. Moreover, there has long been the charge, classically formulated by Lynn White Jr, that the biblical and Christian tradition has legitimated and encouraged humanity's aggressive domination of nature to serve human interests. Biblical visions of the future, with destruction for the earth and rescue for the elect, might also seem to discourage any concern for the earth's future or the welfare of future generations. In this volume, David Horrell sets out this context for ... Read more
Environmental issues have in recent years come to the centre stage of political and ethical debate. This is a crucial topic to engage in this series. Moreover, there has long been the charge, classically formulated by Lynn White Jr, that the biblical and Christian tradition has legitimated and encouraged humanity's aggressive domination of nature to serve human interests. Biblical visions of the future, with destruction for the earth and rescue for the elect, might also seem to discourage any concern for the earth's future or the welfare of future generations. In this volume, David Horrell sets out this context for ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
172
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Biblical Challenges in the Contemporary World
Condition
New
Weight
288g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Durham, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844657469
SKU
V9781844657469
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About David G. Horrell
David Horrell is Professor in the Department of Theology and Religion at the University of Exeter.
Reviews for The Bible and the Environment: Towards a Critical Ecological Biblical Theology
"Immensely helpful in orienting (around) this important, fast-growing debate on relating the Bible to ecological concerns. I recommend this book to anyone interested in understanding the current state of discussion - It would be easy to adopt this book as a textbook in various courses at college and seminary." - Reviews in Religion and Theology "A perceptive, nuanced ... Read more