Introducing Evangelical Ecotheology – Foundations in Scripture, Theology, History, and Praxis

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

AvDaniel L. Brunner,Jennifer L. Butler,A. J. Swoboda,Bill Mckibben

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum2014-10-21
Mått156 x 228 x 18 mm
Vikt372 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor272
FörlagBaker Publishing Group
ISBN9780801049651

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Daniel L. Brunner (DPhil, University of Oxford) is professor of Christian history and formation at Portland Seminary in Portland, Oregon where he founded and directs the Christian earthkeeping program. Jennifer L. Butler (MDiv, Portland Seminary) is associate minister at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Corvallis, Oregon, and an adjunct instructor in Christian earthkeeping at Portland Seminary. A. J. Swoboda (PhD, University of Birmingham) is an adjunct professor of biblical studies, theology, and church history at Portland Seminary.

ContentsForeword by Bill McKibbenPart I: Why Ecotheology?1. Introduction: The Stories behind the StoryOur StoriesThe Structure of this Book2. In the Beginning: Listening to the Voice of ScriptureThe ProblemGod's Two BooksBiblical Reasons for Creation Care3. The Voice of Creation: The Grandeur and the Groaning of the EarthThe Grandeur of CreationThe Scientist as ProphetThe Groaning of CreationPart II: Exploring Ecotheology4. Voices in the Wilderness: Christianity's History with CreationEarly ChristianityEastern Orthodox ChristianityWestern ChristianityThe Birth of Contemporary Christian Ecotheology5. The God of Burning Bushes: Trinity and EcologyTrinityChristologyPneumatology6. Restoring Eden: Ancient Theology in an Ecological AgeCreationSinSalvation and RedemptionEschatologyPart III: Doing Ecotheology7. Breaking the Bonds: Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk LightlyDeveloping an Ecotheological MindsetEthics and ActionEcojustice and Oppression8. Heavenly Minded, Earthly Good: Embodying Down-to-Earth LivingStaying RootedCultivating AwarenessPracticing Centering PrayerKeeping the SabbathLiving SimplyResisting ConsumerismEating JustlyConserving WaterReducing WasteKeeping a Garden9. Earthen Vessels: Greening the ChurchGreening LeadershipGreening Land and SpaceGreening WorshipGreening MissionPart IV: Last Things10. Living As If: Resurrection HopeThe Journey to HopeLiving in HopeIndex