For the beauty of the earth : a Christian vision for creation care / Steven Bouma-Prediger.

By: Material type: TextSeries: Engaging culturePublication details: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2010.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xvi, 240 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780801036958 (pbk.)
  • 080103695X (pbk.)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BT 695.5 .B69 2010
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-231) and indexes.

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.

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.

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