Ecotheology in the Humanities: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding the Divine and Nature

Brotton, Melissa (Editor)/ Cobb, John, Jr. (Foreward By)/ Ellen Bernstein (Contributor)/ Harwood, Ginger (Contributor)/ Gatta, John (Contributor)

ISBN 10: 1498527930 / ISBN 13: 9781498527934

Published by Lexington Books, 2016

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244 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ecotheology in the Humanities: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding the Divine and Nature
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1498527930
• ISBN 13: 9781498527934
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

This book is a collection of essays about the interaction between God, humans, and nature in the context of the environmental challenges and Biblical studies. Chapters include topics on creation care and Sabbath, sacramental approaches to earth care, classical and medieval cosmologies, ecotheodicy (how we understand the problem of nonhuman suffering in a world controlled by a good God), ecojustice (how humans help to alleviate nonhuman suffering). The book seeks to provide a way to understand Judeo-Christian perspectives on human-to-nonhuman interaction through Biblical, literary, cultural, film, and music studies, and as such, offers an interdisciplinary approach with emphasis on the humanities, which provides a broader platform for ecotheology.

About the Author

Melissa Brotton is assistant professor of English and communications at La Sierra University.