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The Bible and Ecology - (Sarum Theological Lectures) by Richard Bauckham (Paperback)
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Highlights
- With his characteristic rigor and perceptiveness, Richard Bauckham embarks on a biblical investigation into the relationship between human beings and the rest of creation.
- About the Author: Richard Bauckham was, until 2007, Professor of New Testament Studies and Bishop Wardlaw Professor in the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and is now Professor Emeritus at St Andrews.
- 238 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Studies
- Series Name: Sarum Theological Lectures
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About the Book
A concise, engaging introduction to the Bible's ecological visionBook Synopsis
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 Bible's understanding of this relationship than the mandate of human dominion given in Genesis 1--which, he writes, has too often been used as a justification for domination and exploitation of the earth'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 reevaluation of the biblical tradition of "dominion." Bauckham discovers a tradition of a "community of creation" in which human beings are fellow members with God'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.
Review Quotes
... a superb choice for lay people, pastors and Bible college students...
--Christina Richie, Boston College "Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society"... an excellent text for a class in ecotheology or Christian environmental ethics.
--Nathan Babcock, Pastor, Bismarck First Church of Christ "Stone-Campbell Journal"A great resource... on Christianity and the environment.
--Brian C. Dennert "Themelios"Bauckham has forced us to reconsider again the question of stewardship and the place of humans in the community of creation. He carefully explores a range of biblical texts that highlight God's care of creation and the place of humans in that community.
-- "Review of Biblical Literature"Overall, this is a very successful book which demonstrates the Bible's relevance to a vital issue.
--Stephen Finamore, Bristol Baptist College "Evangelical Quarterly"Without question the book is essential reading for anyone interested in the Bible's understanding of ecology and humanity's place in God's community of creation. The book is accessible to general readers and is an indispensable source for scholars. It should be carefully and widely read.
-- "Reviews in Religion and Theology"About the Author
Richard Bauckham was, until 2007, Professor of New Testament Studies and Bishop Wardlaw Professor in the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and is now Professor Emeritus at St Andrews. A fellow of both the British Academy and the Royal Society of Edinburgh, he is the author of many books including Jesus and the Eye-Witnesses (winner of the 2009 Michael Ramsey Prize for Theological Writing) and Bible and Mission: Christian Witness in a Postmodern World.