An inconvenient text : is a green reading of the Bible possible? /

The Bible is an inconvenient text! There are numerous passages that are 'grey' rather than 'green'. These passages depict God or humans destroying or de-valuing parts of creation. What if we dare to read these 'grey' texts from the perspective of the victims--Earth and...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Habel, Norman C. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Adelaide, Australia : ATF Press, [2009]
Subjects:
Bible. > Genesis > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Genesis.
Human ecology > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Ecotheology.
Nature in the Bible.
Écologie humaine > Aspect religieux > Christianisme.
Écothéologie.
Nature dans la Bible.
RELIGION > Christian Life > Social Issues.
RELIGION > Christianity > General.
RELIGION > Biblical Criticism & Interpretation > General.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Mandate to dominate
  • The mighty acts of God
  • The promised land syndrome
  • The challenge of ecology
  • A green reading of grey texts
  • A green reading of the mandate to dominate
  • A green reading of the mighty acts of God
  • A green reading of promised land texts
  • Conclusion.

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