| Ten Commandments for the Environment: Pope Benedict XVI Speaks Out for Creation and Justice Contributor(s): Benedict XVI (Author), Koenig-Bricker, Woodeene (Author) |
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ISBN: 1594712115 ISBN-13: 9781594712111 Publisher: Ave Maria Press OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2009 Annotation: Seasoned author and journalist Woodeene Koenig-Bricker skillfully weaves together Pope Benedicts key statements on environmental justice into one volume. Additionally, she offers commentary that helps to unpack the "Ten Commandments for the Environment," which were recently released by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. Koenig-Bricker helps us understand an environmentally responsible lifestyle as a moral responsibility to protect the poor, who suffer most when climate change creates a shortage of resources. With practical, everyday ideas for reducing ones ecological footprint, this book is a must-read for those seeking the inspiration that the Holy Father radiates to a new generation of Catholics. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Environmental Policy - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General - Nature | Ecology |
| Dewey: 261.88 |
| LCCN: 2009006162 |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 5.72" W x 8.52" (0.44 lbs) 162 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Topical - Ecology - Theometrics - Catholic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Seasoned author and journalist Woodeene Koenig-Bricker skillfully weaves together Pope Benedicts key statements on environmental justice into one volume. Additionally, she offers commentary that helps to unpack the Ten Commandments for the Environment, which were recently released by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. Koenig-Bricker helps us understand an environmentally responsible lifestyle as a moral responsibility to protect the poor, who suffer most when climate change creates a shortage of resources. With practical, everyday ideas for reducing ones ecological footprint, this book is a must-read for those seeking the inspiration that the Holy Father radiates to a new generation of Catholics. |