For the Beauty of the Earth A Christian Vision for Creation Care

Name: For the Beauty of the Earth A Christian Vision for Creation Care
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ISBN: 9780801022982

ISBN-10: 0801022983

ISBN-13: 9780801022982

Edition: 2001

Authors: Steven Bouma-Prediger

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Thomas Aquinas once stated that "any error about creation also leads to an error about God." At a time when it seems humans have erred much in their treatment of the planet, this book explores the relationship between Christianity and the natural world in the most thorough evangelical treatment available on a theology of creation care.An esteemed scholar of ecology and theology, Steven Bouma-Prediger claims that "authentic Christian faith requires ecological obedience." This substantive yet accessible book argues that true Christianity acknowledges the responsibility and privilege Christians have been given as stewards of the earth.Sure to provoke dialogue, For the Beauty of the Earth will…

Book details

List price: $24.99
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Baker Academic
Publication date: 10/1/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



List of Illustrations


Acknowledgments


Introduction: Ecology and Theology in Dialogue



Where Are We? An Ecological Perception of Place



What's Wrong with the World? The Groaning of Creation



Is Christianity to Blame? The Ecological Complaint against Christianity



Is There a Connection between Scripture and Ecology? Biblical Wisdom and Ecological Vision



How Should We Think of the Earth? A Theology and Ethic of Care for the Earth



What Kind of People Ought We Be? Earth-Care and Character



Why Worry about Spotted Owls and the Pacific Yew? An Apologia for Earth-Care



Wherein Lies Hope? Christian Faith at Home on Earth


Notes


Bibliography


Subject Index


Scripture Index