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Introducing Evangelical Ecotheology

Author : Daniel L. Brunner

Publisher : Baker Academic

Page : 395 pages

File Size : 37,71 MB

Release : 2014-10-14

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1441221425

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Today's church finds itself in a new world, one in which climate change and ecological degradation are front-page news. In the eyes of many, the evangelical community has been slow to take up a call to creation care. How do Christians address this issue in a faithful way? This evangelically centered but ecumenically informed introduction to ecological theology (ecotheology) explores the global dimensions of creation care, calling Christians to meet contemporary ecological challenges with courage and hope. The book provides a biblical, theological, ecological, and historical rationale for earthcare as well as specific practices to engage both individuals and churches. Drawing from a variety of Christian traditions, the book promotes a spirit of hospitality, civility, honesty, and partnership. It includes a foreword by Bill McKibben and an afterword by Matthew Sleeth.



A Primer in Ecotheology

Author : Celia E. Deane-Drummond

Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers

Page : 183 pages

File Size : 22,2 MB

Release : 2017-09-22

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1498236995

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This book serves as an introduction to the burgeoning field of ecothology, illustrating both its variety and its commonality across different Christian theological divides. Some of the questions addressed in this short book include the following: How can the Bible still make sense in the context of climate change and biodiversity loss? Who on earth is Jesus Christ, and what does he mean for us in today’s world? How can Christians be faithful to their traditions while responding to pressing calls to be engaged in environmental activism? What is the relationship between theory and practice, and local as well as global demands, and how is this relationship expressed in different ecclesial settings? How can we encourage each other to develop a sense of the earth as divine gift? Written in clear, accessible style, this book walks readers through difficult concepts and shows the way different sources in Christian theology have responded to one of the most significant cultural issues of our time.



Ecotheology

Author : Kiara Jorgenson

Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Page : 274 pages

File Size : 17,95 MB

Release : 2020-09-24

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1467459828

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Just as God loves creation, so are Christians called to care for it. Now, amid the accelerating degradation of our global environment, that task has taken on greater urgency than ever. How should Christians respond to the climate crisis and widespread pollution of earth’s shared commons, water and air? How might Christian communities think about human responsibility to other living creatures? In roundtable format, Richard Bauckham, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, Steven Bouma-Prediger, and John F. Haught navigate the layers of what it means for humans to live in right relationship with earth’s lifesystems. After each contributor’s essay, the other three contributors issue a response—including points of disagreement and questions—thereby modeling for readers productive and respectful dialogue. The ecumenical conversations in Ecotheology represent the diverse viewpoints of contributors’ theological and practical commitments, exploring creation care through a variety of frameworks, including natural science, biblical studies, systematic theology, and Christian ethics.



Theology and the Mirror of Scripture

Author : Kevin J. Vanhoozer

Publisher : InterVarsity Press

Page : 303 pages

File Size : 45,82 MB

Release : 2015-11-09

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0830840761

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Book Description

In this inaugural volume in the Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture, Kevin J. Vanhoozer and Daniel J. Treier set forth a programmatic proposal for evangelical theology, rooted in the claim that the church's vocation is to mirror the witness of Scripture in its doctrine and discipleship.



Christianity and Ecological Theology

Author : E. M. Conradie

Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 14,35 MB

Release : 2006-10-01

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1920109234

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Book Description

There has been a proliferation of publications in the field of Christian ecological theology over the last three decades or so. These include a number of recent edited volumes, each covering a range of topics and consolidating many of the emerging insights in ecological theology. The call for Christian churches to respond to the environmental crisis has been reiterated numerous times in this vast corpus of literature, also in South Africa.



The Environment and Christian Faith

Author : Robert Barry Leal

Publisher :

Page : 104 pages

File Size : 38,77 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Ecology

ISBN : 9781876295783

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Introduces the lay reader to the rapidly developing discipline of ecotheology - which covers the wide spectrum of biblical studies, Christian tradition, contemporary sociology and indigenous studies. The book explores these areas and also highlights certain specific responses to the ecological questions that are being debated.



Let Creation Rejoice

Author : Jonathan A. Moo

Publisher : InterVarsity Press

Page : 191 pages

File Size : 36,5 MB

Release : 2014-05-02

Category : Religion

ISBN : 083089635X

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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.



Doctrine in Shades of Green

Author : Andrew J. Spencer

Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 14,84 MB

Release : 2022-01-13

Category : Science

ISBN : 1666702250

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How we come to our conclusions about ethical issues matters as much as the specific policies or practices we commend. This book argues that four key doctrines form a theological perspective for environmental ethics. They are the key ideas upon which people build their ethics of the environment. By looking at the doctrines of revelation, creation, anthropology, and eschatology, we can find points of contact to work together more effectively for the common good and have more meaningful debates when our positions differ. This book uses examples from four different theological positions—ecotheology, theological liberalism, fundamentalism, and evangelicalism—to show that a creation-positive ethic is possible from all of these positions, and it explores why people who stand within various theological streams may engage in environmental issues in diverse ways.



Blood Cries Out

Author : A. J. Swoboda

Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers

Page : 264 pages

File Size : 12,28 MB

Release : 2014-11-11

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1630877468

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John McConnell Jr. was the famed founder and visionary of Earth Day. McConnell's vision was one of creating a day of remembrance, solitude, and action to restore the broken human relationship to the land. Little acknowledged are McConnell's religious convictions or background. McConnell grew up in a Pentecostal home. In fact, McConnell's parents were both founding charter members of the Assemblies of God in 1914. His own grandfather had an even greater connection to the origins of Pentecostalism by being a personal participant at the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles in 1906. Earth Day, thus, began with strong religious convictions. McConnell, seeing the ecological demise through his religious background, envisioned a day where Christians could "show the power of prayer, the validity of their charity, and their practical concern for Earth's life and people." In the spirit of McConnell, today's Pentecostal and Charismatic theology has something to say about the earth. Blood Cries Out is a unique contribution by Pentecostal and Charismatic theologians and practitioners to the global conversation concerning ecological degradation, climate change, and ecological justice.



Green Gospel

Author : John Gatta

Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.

Page : 161 pages

File Size : 38,46 MB

Release : 2024-03-05

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1640656634

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An evocative investigation of ecotheology's first principles, Green Gospel will serve as antidote to the spiritual devastations of the climate crisis. As climate change continues to ravage our planetary home, deepening the divide between Earth and her stewards, churched and unchurched seekers alike are casting about for a spirituality that focuses on the natural world. Just in time, Green Gospel opens a window into the developing realm of ecotheology, defining foundational principles and outlining how these tenets can be lived out through worship and individual practice. To help readers connect with otherwise challenging concepts, Gatta’s Green Gospel draws on illustrative examples from literary works and liturgical texts to transport readers through these artistic portals to a world lit up by God’s grace. Perfect for parish reading groups or individual study, this encompassing yet compact introductory text unites the theological framework of the green movement with spiritual practice, setting forth a comprehensive vision that moves all the way from first principles of Christian doctrine to the practical consequences of today's pressing environmental issues.