For the beauty of the earth : a Christian vision for creation care /
Thomas Aquinas once stated that "any error about creation also leads to an error about God." At a time when it seems humans have erred much in their treatment of the planet, this book explores the relationship between Christianity and the degradation and restoration of the natural world, a...
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Grand Rapids, Mich. :
Baker Academic,
©2001.
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| Series: | Engaging culture
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction: Ecology and theology in dialogue
- Where are we? An ecological perception of place
- What's wrong with the world? The groaning of creation
- Is Christianity to blame? The ecological complaint against Christianity
- Is there a connection between scripture and ecology? Biblical wisdom and ecological vision
- How should we think of the earth? A theology and ethic of care for the earth
- What kind of people ought we be? Earth-care and character
- Why worry about spotted owls and the Pacific yew? An apologia for earth-care
- Wherein lies hope? Christian faith at home on earth.