The Spiritual Roots of the Ecological Crisis (Paperback)

Jean-Claude Larchet

ISBN 10: 0884654818 / ISBN 13: 9780884654810

Published by Holy Trinity Publications, Jordanville, 2022

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Paperback. Many Christians are tempted to dismiss concerns over the environment and the catastrophic effects of climate change. After all, prominent voices who most vociferously warn us about this crisis tend to also advocate a wider worldview antithetical to Christian teachings. In this text, noted philosopher and scholar Jean-Claude Larchet finds the roots of the global ecological crisis in a rejection of a truly Christian cosmology. Explaining the relationship between man and nature ordained by God in the beginning, Larchet bases the degradation of the creation ultimately in the primordial fall and outlines how we have arrived at the present crisis point. Finally, the author proposes principles and actions deeply rooted in his Christian ethos that would allow mankind to restore and reinvigorate its relationship with nature. AUTHORS: Dr Jean-Claude Larchet is one of the most notable living philosophers and authors on Orthodox Christian Patristics. He holds a Ph.D in philosophy from the University of Nancy and a Ph.D. in theology from the University of Strasbourg. A teacher of philosophy for nearly thirty-five years, he is an author of over thirty books and countless articles whose work has been translated into seventeen languages. His magnum opus, Therapy of Spiritual Illness, and several other works have been translated into English to wide acclaim. Prof. Andrew Torrance graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1968 and obtained a Ph.D. in 1971 from Imperial College, London. After work in France and England he joined the teaching staff at Trinity College, Dublin in 1980, where he became an Associate Professor, Head of Mechanical Engineering and Fellow of the College. In 2002 he was Visiting Professor at INSA de Lyon. Since his retirement in 2008 he has lived in France with his wife Marie-Christiane where he regularly translates from French to English for Orthodox Monasteries and engineering research. Explores a Christian approach to climate change and its solution. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Spiritual Roots of the Ecological Crisis (Paperback)
• Publisher: Holy Trinity Publications, Jordanville
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0884654818
• ISBN 13: 9780884654810
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Discover the spiritual dimensions of the ecological crisis and find Christian solutions for restoring our relationship with nature.

Many dismiss environmental concerns, but philosopher Jean-Claude Larchet finds the roots of our global ecological crisis in a rejection of Christian cosmology. He explains the God-ordained relationship between man and nature, tracing the degradation of creation to the primordial fall. Larchet proposes deeply rooted Christian principles and actions to restore and reinvigorate mankind's relationship with nature.

• Understand the spiritual causes of ecological problems
• Find Christian solutions for the environmental crisis
• Reconcile faith with environmental concerns

For theologians, ecologists, and Christians seeking a deeper understanding of man's role in creation, this book offers insightful and hopeful guidance. Jean-Claude Larchet, a renowned scholar, provides a compelling vision for restoring our relationship with nature through a truly Christian ethos.

About the Author

Dr. Jean-Claude Larchet is one of the most notable living philosophers and authors on Orthodox Christian Patristics. He holds a Ph.D in philosophy from the University of Nancy and a Ph.D. in theology from the University of Strasbourg. A teacher of philosophy for nearly thirty-five years, he is an author of over thirty books and countless articles whose work has been translated into seventeen languages. His magnum opus, Therapy of Spiritual Illness, and several other works have been translated into English to wide acclaim. Prof. Andrew Torrance graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1968 and obtained a Ph.D. in 1971 from Imperial College, London. After work in France and England he joined the teaching staff at Trinity College, Dublin in 1980, where he became an Associate Professor and Fellow of the College. In 2002 he was Visiting Professor at INSA de Lyon. He now lives in France with his wife Marie-Christiane.