The Bible and Ecology: Rediscovering the Community of Creation

The Bible and Ecology: Rediscovering the Community of Creation (Sarum Theological Lectures)

With his characteristic rigor and perceptiveness, Richard Bauckham embarks on a biblical investigation into the relationship between human beings and the rest of creation. Bauckham argues that there is much more to the Bibleâ€™s understanding of this relationship than the mandate of human dominion given in Genesis 1â€”which, he writes, has too often been used as a justification for domination and exploitation of the earthâ€™s resources. Instead, Bauckham considers the ecological perspectives found in the book of Job, the Psalms, and the Gospels, all of which, he determines, require a re-evaluation of the biblical tradition of â€œdominion.â€ Bauckham discovers a tradition of a â€œcommunity of creationâ€ in which human beings are fellow members with Godâ€™s other creatures and true reconciliation to God involves the entire creation. Short, reliable, and engaging, The Bible and Ecology is essential reading for anyone looking for a biblically grounded approach to ecology.Â
Country USA
Brand Parlux
Manufacturer Baylor University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781602583108
ReleaseDate 2010-08-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781602583108

The Bible and Ecology: Rediscovering the Community of Creation (Sarum Theological Lectures)