Wind, sun, soil, spirit
biblical ethics and climate change
Carol S. Robb
195 pages | ~5 hrs
Wind, sun, soil, spirit
biblical ethics and climate change
By Carol S. Robb
In a world grappling with environmental crisis, Carol S. Robb offers a profound exploration that weaves together ancient wisdom and contemporary urgency. This thoughtful work examines how Christian faith can inform our response to climate change, drawing unexpected connections between biblical teachings and modern ecological challenges.
Robb skillfully integrates multiple perspectives, bringing together environmental policy, economic theory, and New Testament scholarship to create a comprehensive framework for understanding our current moment. Rather than treating these as separate concerns, she demonstrates how they interconnect in meaningful ways that can guide ethical decision-making.
The author delves into the life and teachings of Jesus, exploring how his ministry and resurrection speak to present-day environmental responsibilities. She examines how Paul and other early Christian communities navigated their relationship with imperial power, extracting insights that prove remarkably relevant for contemporary believers facing ecological crisis.
What emerges is not merely an academic exercise, but a practical theological vision that addresses one of the defining issues of our time. Robb presents various scenarios for our environmental future while establishing clear criteria for ethical policy-making in this critical area.
For readers seeking to understand how faith traditions can inform environmental stewardship, this work provides both intellectual rigor and spiritual depth. It challenges Christians to consider how their beliefs translate into meaningful action in an age of climate uncertainty.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Global warming
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Explore Klimaänderung
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Ethik
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Umweltethik
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Details
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Fortress Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780800697068
- ISBN-10
- 0800697065
- Pages
- 195
- Language
- EN
