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Introducing Evangelical Ecotheology Foundations in Scripture, Theology, History, and Praxis Daniel L. Brunner

Introducing Evangelical Ecotheology  Foundations in Scripture, Theology, History, and Praxis By Daniel L. Brunner

Introducing Evangelical Ecotheology Foundations in Scripture, Theology, History, and Praxis by Daniel L. Brunner


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This evangelical introduction provides a biblical, theological, ecological, and historical rationale for creation care, calling Christians to meet ecological challenges with courage and hope.

Introducing Evangelical Ecotheology Foundations in Scripture, Theology, History, and Praxis Summary

Introducing Evangelical Ecotheology Foundations in Scripture, Theology, History, and Praxis by Daniel L. Brunner

Today's church finds itself in a new world, one in which climate change and ecological degradation are front-page news. In the eyes of many, the evangelical community has been slow to take up a call to creation care. How do Christians address this issue in a faithful way? This evangelically centered but ecumenically informed introduction to ecological theology (ecotheology) explores the global dimensions of creation care, calling Christians to meet contemporary ecological challenges with courage and hope. The book provides a biblical, theological, ecological, and historical rationale for earthcare as well as specific practices to engage both individuals and churches. Drawing from a variety of Christian traditions, the book promotes a spirit of hospitality, civility, honesty, and partnership. It includes a foreword by Bill McKibben and an afterword by Matthew Sleeth.

About Daniel L. Brunner

Daniel L. Brunner (DPhil, University of Oxford) is professor of Christian history and formation at Portland Seminary in Portland, Oregon where he founded and directs the Christian earthkeeping program. Jennifer L. Butler (MDiv, Portland Seminary) is associate minister at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Corvallis, Oregon, and an adjunct instructor in Christian earthkeeping at Portland Seminary. A. J. Swoboda (PhD, University of Birmingham) is an adjunct professor of biblical studies, theology, and church history at Portland Seminary.

Table of Contents

Contents

Foreword by Bill McKibben
Part I: Why Ecotheology?
1. Introduction: The Stories behind the Story
Our Stories
The Structure of this Book
2. In the Beginning: Listening to the Voice of Scripture
The Problem
God's Two Books
Biblical Reasons for Creation Care
3. The Voice of Creation: The Grandeur and the Groaning of the Earth
The Grandeur of Creation
The Scientist as Prophet
The Groaning of Creation
Part II: Exploring Ecotheology
4. Voices in the Wilderness: Christianity's History with Creation
Early Christianity
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Western Christianity
The Birth of Contemporary Christian Ecotheology
5. The God of Burning Bushes: Trinity and Ecology
Trinity
Christology
Pneumatology
6. Restoring Eden: Ancient Theology in an Ecological Age
Creation
Sin
Salvation and Redemption
Eschatology
Part III: Doing Ecotheology
7. Breaking the Bonds: Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Lightly
Developing an Ecotheological Mindset
Ethics and Action
Ecojustice and Oppression
8. Heavenly Minded, Earthly Good: Embodying Down-to-Earth Living
Staying Rooted
Cultivating Awareness
Practicing Centering Prayer
Keeping the Sabbath
Living Simply
Resisting Consumerism
Eating Justly
Conserving Water
Reducing Waste
Keeping a Garden
9. Earthen Vessels: Greening the Church
Greening Leadership
Greening Land and Space
Greening Worship
Greening Mission
Part IV: Last Things
10. Living As If: Resurrection Hope
The Journey to Hope
Living in Hope
Index

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NGR9780801049651
9780801049651
0801049652
Introducing Evangelical Ecotheology Foundations in Scripture, Theology, History, and Praxis by Daniel L. Brunner
New
Paperback
Baker Publishing Group
2014-10-21
272
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