Earth, Wind, and Fire: Biblical and Theological Perspectives on Creation Contributor(s): Dempsey, Carol J. (Editor), Pazdan, Mary Margaret (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0814651100 ISBN-13: 9780814651100 Publisher: Liturgical Press OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2004 Annotation: Today's world demands an integrated attitude and vision toward all of life--an approach embraced and enhanced by the contributors to "Earth, Wind, and Fire. In this scholarly and passionate work members of the Feminist Hermeneutics Task Force of the Catholic Biblical Association orchestrate an approach to understanding a feminist model of creation that is faithful to biblical tradition and celebrates the rich diversity of all creation. Inviting conversation between Bible and theology, feminist scholars and theologians, the contributing writers explore themes such as the significance of embodiment, the integrity of creation, the inter-connectedness of humanity with other creatures, the evolutionary nature if creation, and integral connections between creation and salvation, ecojustice and human liberation. Both detailed and holistic, "Earth, Wind, and Fire is a compelling, insightful, and reader-friendly approach to the creative artistry of God. |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament - Religion | Theology |
Dewey: 231.765 |
LCCN: 2003026976 |
Series: Connections |
Physical Information: 0.53" H x 6.06" W x 9.02" (0.78 lbs) 196 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: Today's world demands an integrated attitude and vision toward all of life--an approach embraced and enhanced by the contributors to Earth, Wind, and Fire. In this scholarly and passionate work members of the Feminist Hermeneutics Task Force of the Catholic Biblical Association orchestrate an approach to understanding a feminist model of creation that is faithful to biblical tradition and celebrates the rich diversity of all creation. Inviting conversation between Bible and theology, feminist scholars and theologians, the contributing writers explore themes such as the significance of embodiment, the integrity of creation, the interconnectedness of humanity with other creatures, the evolutionary nature of creation, and integral connections between creation and salvation, ecojustice and human liberation. Both detailed and holistic, Earth, Wind, and Fire is a compelling, insightful, and reader-friendly approach to the creative artistry of God. Chapters and contributors are:
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Contributor Bio(s): Dempsey, Carol J.: - Carol J. Dempsey, OP is professor of biblical studies at the University of Portland, Oregon, with special expertise in Old Testament and prophets. She holds a PhD in biblical studies from The Catholic University of America, and has authored several books including Jeremiah: Preacher of Grace, Poet of Truth (Liturgical Press, 2007) and Reading the Bible, Transforming Conflict. |