| Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says about the Environment and Why It Matters Contributor(s): Richter, Sandra L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0830849262 ISBN-13: 9780830849260 Publisher: IVP Academic OUR PRICE: $19.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - Historical Books - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Social Science | Agriculture & Food |
| Dewey: 261.88 |
| LCCN: 2019048767 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.45 lbs) 168 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description:
Sandra L. Richter cares about the Bible. She also cares about creation. An expert in ancient Israelite society and economy as well as biblical theology, she walks readers through passages familiar and not-so-familiar, showing how significant environmental theology is to the Bible's witness. She then calls Christians to apply that message to today's environmental concerns. Richter is a master Bible scholar. Each chapter draws out a biblical mandate about humanity's responsibility to care for the land, domestic and wild creatures, and people on the margins. She is also a master storyteller. Well informed on present-day environmental challenges, Richter includes case studies that connect the biblical mandates to current issues. Though modern political alliances may tempt readers to sever Christian faith from environmental stewardship, in this concise and accessible book, Richter urges us to be driven by God's values instead. |