Inhabiting Eden: Christians, the Bible, and the Ecological Crisis Contributor(s): Tull, Patricia K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664233333 ISBN-13: 9780664233334 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $19.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Reference - Quotations |
Dewey: 261.88 |
LCCN: 2013020785 |
Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.53 lbs) 204 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: In this thoughtful study, respected Old Testament scholar Patricia K. Tull explores the Scriptures for guidance on today's ecological crisis. Tull looks to the Bible for what it can tell us about our relationships, not just to the earth itself, but also to plant and animal life, to each other, to descendants who will inherit the planet from us, and to our Creator. She offers candid discussions on many current ecological problems that humans contribute to, such as the overuse of energy resources like gas and electricity, consumerism, food production systems--including land use and factory farming--and toxic waste. Each chapter concludes with discussion questions and a practical exercise, making it ideal for both group and individual study. This important book provides a biblical basis for thinking about our world differently and prompts us to consider changing our own actions. Visit inhabitingeden.org for links to additional resources and information. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tull, Patricia K.: - Patricia K. Tull is Professor Emerita of Old Testament at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. She is the author or editor of several books, including Esther and Ruth in the Interpretation Bible Studies series and the 2001-02 Horizons Bible Study, Esther's Feast: A Study of the Book of Esther. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), she also writes a regular column on environmentalism for WorkingPreacher.org. |