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Creation And Ecology
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Author : Ronald A. Simkins
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2020-12-24
Creation And Ecology written by Ronald A. Simkins and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-24 with Religion categories.
In this book Ronald A. Simkins addresses the current environmental crisis and what the Bible might contribute in response to it. The environmental crisis includes loss of biodiversity, degradation of the soil, and especially climate change. If left unchecked, these trends will bring about the collapse of human civilization. These environmental problems are interrelated and share a similar cause: the exploitation of the natural world through an economy structured by capitalist relations of production and powered by the burning of fossil fuels. Through our economic relations, we have depleted natural resources, polluted natural environments, and altered natural processes. These problems are a product of our political economy, which entails not only our politics, ideology, and religion, but primarily our economic system. Because the crisis is economic at its core, Simkins first sets the Bible within its own economic context, exploring how the biblical ideas of creation—an understanding of the human relationship to the natural world—were the product of the ancient Israelite political economy. Then Simkins places the biblical tradition in conversation with the current environmental crisis. The result is a far richer view of creation in the biblical tradition and a better understanding of what is at stake in the current environmental crisis.
Creation And Ecology
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Author : Joanna Leidenhag
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Creation And Ecology written by Joanna Leidenhag and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Creation categories.
"The Christian doctrine of God creating the cosmos from nothing ('ex nihilo') is not immediately evident from any one text in the Bible, but was developed in response to early challenges to the biblical view of the relationship of God to the world. And it transpires that this doctrine teaches us essential things both about God and about the world we live in. Rightly understood, it provides startling insights into the current environmental crisis and how we might respond to it"--Page 4 of cover
New Creation Ecology
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Author : Tom Horvat
language : en
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
Release Date : 2020-06-05
New Creation Ecology written by Tom Horvat and has been published by Covenant Books, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-05 with Fiction categories.
New Creation Ecology is a heart appeal to fellow Christians to consider environmental stewardship as a vital part of their relationship to their Creator, Jesus Christ. The new birth is the vital link to knowing his presence spiritually as well as by asking the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, the earth, and the fish of the sea where he enjoys the expression of his own nature and desires to share in the wonder of it all with the crown of his creation-man. Recommendation: I think New Creation Ecology is a worthy contribution to an otherwise neglected subject. I like the perspective of personal and passionate advocacy from a biblical perspective. May the Lord use it to stir Christians to a more mindful and conscientious stewardship of God's beautiful garden! Pastor Craig Harris, Grace Baptist Church, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Tom's work sets the Christian on a course for a God-honoring care of nature, for love of its Creator, and a desire for His glory through biblical stewardship. I commend Tom's work, and all his efforts, to call all of us to a biblical stewardship of our Father's world. Jeff Garner, Administrator, Providence Christian Academy, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. I highly recommend Tom's book, New Creation Ecology, which is a study of the Christian witness to God's creation. Tom's autobiographical approach makes this book personal as well as biblical and theological. His stories and descriptions of the natural world invite the reader into the forests, streams and mountains that he explores. His passion for stewardship of God's world is evident throughout. As an avid lover of God's creation, I will be giving this book to my children and grandchildren to further inspire their love of God the Creator. C. Kenneth Shannon, Ph.D.
The Ecology Of The New Testament
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Author : Mark Bredin
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2012-01-05
The Ecology Of The New Testament written by Mark Bredin and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-05 with Religion categories.
God is the Creator of all and cares deeply for all that he has made. His vision for creation is seen through a world teeming with life where eternity is breathed into and through all creation. Jesus teaches that humans must live with a spirit of generosity and restraint; however, a spirit of meanness and greed dominates human culture and leaves nearly 1.3 billion people living on less than $1 a day. The politics of globalization based on principles of greed have resulted in the loss of biodiversity, deforestation, and a shortage of food and clean water. Jesus teaches that those who are generous are blessed, and such generosity brings justice to all creation. There cannot be God's social justice without ecological sanity, and yet we tend to speak of social justice as though non-human creation doesn't matter. God cares even for the flowers of the field, yet we show contempt for God in our careless plunder of his creation. To love God is to love all that he has made, from our own families to the soil outside our homes.
Bible And Ecology
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Author : Richard Bauckham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Bible And Ecology written by Richard Bauckham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Religion categories.
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 the book of Job, the Psalms and the Gospels, and re-evaluates the biblical tradition of ‘dominion’, in favour of a ‘community of creation’.With its clear analysis and thought-provoking conclusions, The Bible and Ecology is an essential read for anyone interested in a biblically grounded approach to ecology.
Let Creation Rejoice
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Author : Jonathan A. Moo
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2014-05-02
Let Creation Rejoice written by Jonathan A. Moo and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-02 with Religion categories.
The Bible is full of images of God caring for his creation in all its complexity. Yet experts warn us that a so-called perfect storm of factors threatens the future of life on earth. The authors assess the evidence for climate change and other threats that our planet faces in the coming decades while pointing to the hope God offers the world and the people he made.
Ecology And The Bible
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Author : Frederic Baudin
language : en
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
Release Date : 2021-10-05
Ecology And The Bible written by Frederic Baudin and has been published by Hendrickson Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-05 with Religion categories.
This book offers Christian laypeople a brief and accessible perspective on what the Bible teaches about ecology and about Christians responsibility to care for the environment. The book situates these subjects within the framework of the Bibles overarching teachings about creation, fall, redemption, and new creation. The author also explores his theme by examining relevant scientific and historical data, as well as by discussing the history of philosophy and theology. The books chapters and subsections are brief, making the discussion easy to follow, and the volume ends with practical tips for how people of faith can care for the environment in their daily lives. Key points and features: • Handy and accessible book on an increasingly vital topic • Includes practical tips for how Christians can care for the environment in their daily lives • Affordable and relevant guidebook for pastors, students, teachers, people in the pews, and more
Creation And Hope
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Author : Nicola Hoggard Creegan
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2018-04-25
Creation And Hope written by Nicola Hoggard Creegan and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-25 with Religion categories.
We live in an ecological age. Science in the last few hundred years has given us a picture of nature as blind to the future and mechanical in its workings, even while ecology and physics have made us aware of our interconnectedness and dependency upon the web of life. As we witness a possible sixth great mass-extinction, there is increasing awareness too of the fragility of life on this planet. In such a context, what is the nature of Christian hope? St Paul declares that all of creation "will be set free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God." How are we to imagine this "freedom" when death and decay are essential to biological life as we currently experience it, and when the scientific predictions for life are bleak at best? This book explores these questions, reflecting on how our traditions shape our imagination of the future, and considering how a theology of hope may sustain Christians engaged in conservation initiatives. The essays in this volume are partly in dialogue with the ground-breaking work of Celia Deane-Drummond, and are set in the context of global and local (Aotearoa New Zealand) ecological challenges.
Splendor Of Creation A Biblical Ecology
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Author : Ellen Bernstein
language : en
Publisher: The Pilgrim Press
Release Date : 2019-05-15
Splendor Of Creation A Biblical Ecology written by Ellen Bernstein and has been published by The Pilgrim Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-15 with Religion categories.
Many people see the environmental crisis as a spiritual one. Author Ellen Bernstein sees the Book of Genesis as a guide to living peaceably with the Earth. The creation story, according to Bernstein, invites a deep appreciation of nature and may be the perfect muse for a world that is hungry for an integrated ecological vision. Written from a Jewish perspective, this book is both accessible and compelling to a broad audience, as it explores Genesis 1, verse by verse, reflecting on the language that contributes to a holistic ecological vision.
Redeeming Creation
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Author : Fred H. Van Dyke
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 1996-03-06
Redeeming Creation written by Fred H. Van Dyke and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-03-06 with Religion categories.
Biologists Fred Van Dyke, David C. Mahan, Joseph K. Sheldon and Raymond H. Brand provide hope for today's environmental crisis and bring Scripture into dialogue with current scientific findings and commitments.