Christianity, Wilderness, and Wildlife - Softcover

Bratton, Susan

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9781589661776: Christianity, Wilderness, and Wildlife

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ISBN 10: 158966177X ISBN 13: 9781589661776

Publisher: University of Scranton Press, 2009

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In Christianity, Wilderness, and Wildlife, Susan Bratton brings to life the tradition of Christian wilderness spirituality, from Noah’s and Moses’ experiences in the Old Testament to Celtic monasteries and the Franciscan order. She traces a long history of divine encounters in biblical literature such as visions, providential protection, spiritual guidance and calls to leadership—all of which highlight the importance of nature in Christian thought. This book will command the attention of the growing audience for works at the intersection of environment and spirituality.

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About the Author:

Susan Bratton is chair of the environmental studies department at Baylor University and author of Environmental Values in Christian Art.

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Bratton (ecology, Univ. of Georgia) recounts stories from the book of Genesis to the Reformation movement of beneficent encounters with the wilderness or with wild animals in Christian tradition. She finds that important events frequently occur in the wilderness and that biblical writers believed that wild nature "informed humankind about the person of God, a Creator who takes a joy in all creation." After analyzing the traditional stories, Bratton addresses the questions of when, where, and how contemporary Christians should seek wilderness for divine encounter. Recommended especially for seminary and church libraries and for large academic and public libraries as well.
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