Foundations of the earth
Book Description
In the ancient Book of Job, God poses a profound question from the whirlwind: "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?" This divine challenge becomes the starting point for ecologist Herman H. Shugart's remarkable exploration of how sacred wisdom intersects with our planet's natural systems.
Drawing from the biblical passages that follow God's question to Job, Shugart weaves together insights about Earth's planetary mechanics, the domestication of animals, rising sea levels, evolutionary processes, biodiversity, weather patterns, and our changing climate. His approach reveals unexpected connections between the natural world's ancient rhythms and the depths of religious understanding.
This work addresses the spiritual dimensions of humanity's relationship with the environment, examining how our technological advances have created widespread ecological damage, how non-native species disrupt natural communities, and how human activities contribute to mass extinctions. Shugart demonstrates that environmental challenges operate not merely in physical and biological realms, but touch the very core of our spiritual existence.
By bridging scientific knowledge with biblical wisdom and environmental ethics, the author presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the global crises we face today. This thoughtful synthesis offers readers a pathway to recognize both the magnitude of environmental challenges and the spiritual resources available for addressing them, making it essential reading for those seeking to integrate their faith with ecological awareness.
Who Is This For?
š Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)
š Length: 370 pages
What You'll Discover
- ā Explore Religious aspects
- ā Explore Natural history
- ā Explore Religion and science
- ā Understand ecological consciousness
- ā Explore Environmental degradation
- ā Explore Human ecology
- ā Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ā Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., o. t. poetical books
