For the beauty of the earth : a Christian vision for creation care /

Bouma-Prediger, Steven.

For the beauty of the earth : a Christian vision for creation care / Steven Bouma-Prediger. - 2nd ed. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2010. - xvi, 240 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm. - Engaging Culture . - Engaging culture. . - Engaging culture. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-231) and indexes.

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 -- What is the 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 Galapagos penguins and the Jack Pine? Arguments for earth-care -- Where is there hope? Christian faith at home on earth.

080103695X (pbk.) 9780801036958 (pbk.)

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Human ecology--Religious aspects--Christianity.

BT695.5 / .B69 2010 BT695.5 / .B69 2010

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