__An Evangelical Introduction to Creation Care__   
"Introducing Evangelical Ecotheology is a wonderful new addition to the field. Combining scientific data, personal stories, and careful theological analysis, the authors draw readers into the goodness and pain of God's world and invite them to develop a wholesome response as an act of Christian discipleship. Christians and congregations will learn much and benefit greatly from this book."  
--__Norman Wirzba__, Duke Divinity School  
  
"An excellent addition to the literature on Christians and creation care. This book provides a biblically rooted and historically informed discussion of important theological and ethical issues, from a distinctly evangelical point of view, with an illuminating discussion of embodied down-to-earth living. It is thorough, well-organized, and well-written. Moreover, it exhibits wide reading and is chock-full of wisdom. I pray many will read this book and be inspired to bear witness to God's good future of shalom."  
--__Steven Bouma-Prediger__, Hope College; author of For the Beauty of the Earth  
  
"Sometimes you have no idea how much you needed something until it appears. Here is a desperately needed resource for the church where debates about what it means to theologize and ecologize--with the customary cries to apologize, economize, harmonize, decentralize, localize--sound more like sacks of cats than choral evensong."  
--__Leonard Sweet__, bestselling author, professor (Drew University), and chief contributor to Sermons.com  
  
"Vital and timely. Meets a clear need. Deepens the church's witness on behalf of creation. One could use all of these phrases to describe this important book. But even more important are the clarity, conviction, and passionate engagement with the Bible, the church, and their relationship with the earth that Brunner, Butler, and Swoboda bring to this emerging priority for Christians. This volume will equip and empower pastors and lay leaders alike to develop a faithful ecotheology and to put belief into action."  
--__Rev. Fletcher Harper__, executive director, GreenFaith

__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.

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.

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

__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

\["For Christians seeking to understand creation care", "Addresses the church\\u2019s role in tackling environmental issues", "You will learn how to respond to ecological challenges faithfully"\]

This eBook empowers you to engage with ecological theology and creation care in a meaningful way.

Brunner, Daniel L. ;Butler, Jennifer L. ;Swoboda, A. J.

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Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

Dedication

Foreword by Bill McKibben

Part I Why Ecotheology?

1 Introduction: The Stories behind the Story

2 In the Beginning: Listening to the Voice of Scripture

3 The Voice of Creation: The Grandeur and the Groaning of the Earth

Part II Exploring Ecotheology

4 Voices in the Wilderness: Christianity's History with Creation

5 The God of Burning Bushes: Trinity and Ecology

6 Restoring Eden: Ancient Theology in an Ecological Age

Part III Doing Ecotheology

7 Breaking the Bonds: Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Lightly

8 Heavenly Minded, Earthly Good: Embodying Down-to-Earth Living

9 Earthen Vessels: Greening the Church

Part IV Last Things

10 Living As If: Resurrection Hope

Acknowledgments

Select Bibliography

Index

Notes

Back Cover

"Evangelical Ecotheology" offers a biblical and theological foundation for creation care. It addresses ecological challenges and encourages practical engagement for individuals and churches.

\["For Christians wanting to engage in creation care", "Addresses the slow response to climate change issues", "You will learn to live out your faith through earthcare"\]

This book offers a biblical framework for ecological responsibility in the Christian community.

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