For the beauty of the earth : a Christian vision for creation care /
Bouma-Prediger, Steven.
For the beauty of the earth : a Christian vision for creation care / Steven Bouma-Prediger. - 2nd ed. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2010. - xvi, 240 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm. - Engaging culture . - Engaging culture. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-231) and indexes.
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 -- What is the 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 Galapagos penguins and the jack pine? Arguments for earth-care -- Where is there hope? Christian faith at home on earth.
Arguing that authentic Christian faith requires ecological obedience, Steven Bouma-Prediger urges Christians to acknowledge their responsibility and privilege as stewards of the earth. --From publisher's description.
9780801036958 (pbk.) 080103695X (pbk.)
2009050032
GBB046396 bnb
015522569 Uk
Human ecology--Religious aspects--Christianity.
BT 695.5 / .B69 2010
For the beauty of the earth : a Christian vision for creation care / Steven Bouma-Prediger. - 2nd ed. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2010. - xvi, 240 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm. - Engaging culture . - Engaging culture. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-231) and indexes.
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 -- What is the 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 Galapagos penguins and the jack pine? Arguments for earth-care -- Where is there hope? Christian faith at home on earth.
Arguing that authentic Christian faith requires ecological obedience, Steven Bouma-Prediger urges Christians to acknowledge their responsibility and privilege as stewards of the earth. --From publisher's description.
9780801036958 (pbk.) 080103695X (pbk.)
2009050032
GBB046396 bnb
015522569 Uk
Human ecology--Religious aspects--Christianity.
BT 695.5 / .B69 2010