For the Beauty of the Earth provides the most thorough evangelical treatment available on a theology of creation care. Arguing that authentic Christian faith requires ecological obedience, Steven Bouma-Prediger urges Christians to acknowledge their responsibility and privilege as stewards of the earth. The second edition has been substantially revised and updated with the latest scientific and environmental research.  
  
__Praise for the first edition__   
"This book is both straightforward and subversive, a clarion call to extend the witness of our faith to the glory of all creation. You may pick it up casually, but you will put it down committed to doing something about these most urgent of all problems."--__Bill McKibben__, author of The End of Nature "An important book. Steven Bouma-Prediger combines theological depth with ecological savvy to issue a profound call to environmental discipleship. He makes his case in a way that both informs and inspires!"--__Richard J. Mouw__, Fuller Theological Seminary  
  
"Bouma-Prediger has succeeded in directing onto his topic useful information drawn from scientific as well as biblical and theological authorities. Yet he effectively uses lists, charts, and vivid examples to make this learned book thoroughly accessible. . . . An excellent book."--__W. Sibley Towner__, Interpretation "In a creative fashion, \[Bouma-Prediger\] calls attention to the world of nature that surrounds us as well as the dangers inherent in present practices that need the attention of all Christians. . . . \[This book\] is, without question, scientifically and theologically sound."--__H. Newton Malony__, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith   
"Perhaps the most insightful evangelical work published on the topic of environmentalism, Bouma-Prediger's book is both academically substantial yet very readable. . . . This is an important book that Christians who are serious about discipleship should read."--__Mark Liederbach__, Faith &amp; Mission "A tour de force. . . . For the Beauty of the Earth covers many bases in an attractive way not only for undergraduates but also church members wondering why faithful discipleship requires ecological obedience."--__Robert B. Kruschwitz__, Perspectives in Religious Studies

__Steven Bouma-Prediger__ (PhD, University of Chicago) is professor of religion at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, and the author of The Greening of Theology: The Ecological Models of Rosemary Radford Ruether, Joseph Sittler, and Jürgen Moltmann. He is the coauthor of Assessing the Ark: A Christian Perspective on Non-human Creatures and the Endangered Species Act (with Virginia Vroblesky) and Evocations of Grace: The Writings of Joseph Sittler on Ecology, Theology, and Ethics (with Peter Bakken).

Caring for the environment is a growing interest among evangelicals. This award-winning book provides the most thorough evangelical treatment available on a theology of creation care. "Authentic Christian faith requires ecological obedience," writes Steven Bouma-Prediger. He urges Christians to acknowledge their responsibility and privilege as stewards of the earth. The second edition has been substantially revised and updated with the latest scientific and environmental research.

This substantially revised and updated edition provides the most thorough evangelical treatment available on a theology of creation care.

Introduction: Ecology and Theology in Dialogue  
1\. Where Are We? An Ecological Perception of Place  
2\. What's Wrong with the World? The Groaning of Creation  
3\. Is Christianity to Blame? The Ecological Complaint against Christianity  
4\. What Is the Connection between Scripture and Ecology? Biblical Wisdom and Ecological Vision  
5\. How Should We Think of the Earth? A Theology and Ethic of Care for the Earth  
6\. What Kind of People Ought We Be? Earth-Care and Character  
7\. Why Worry about Galapagos Penguins and the Jack Pine? Arguments for Earth-Care  
8\. Where Is There Hope? Christian Faith at Home on Earth  
Indexes

Bouma-Prediger, Steven

Cover

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

List of Illustrations

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Ecology and Theology in Dialogue

1. Where Are We? An Ecological Perception of Place

2. What’s Wrong with the World? The Groaning of Creation

3. Is Christianity to Blame? The Ecological Complaint against Christianity

4. What Is the Connection between Scripture and Ecology? Biblical Wisdom and Ecological Vision

5. How Should We Think of the Earth? A Theology and Ethic of Care for the Earth

6. What Kind of People Ought We Be? Earth-Care and Character

7. Why Worry about Galapagos Penguins and the Jack Pine? Arguments for Earth-Care

8. Where Is There Hope? Christian Faith at Home on Earth

Notes

Bibliography

Subject Index

Scripture Index

Back Cover

Caring for the environment is a growing interest among evangelicals. This award-winning book provides the most thorough evangelical treatment available on a theology of creation care."Authentic Christian faith requires ecological obedience," writes Steven Bouma-Prediger. He urges Christians to acknowledge their responsibility and privilege as stewards of the earth. The second edition has been substantially revised and updated with the latest scientific and environmental research.

"Combines theological depth with ecological savvy to issue a profound call to environmental discipleship. Both informs and inspires." --Richard J. Mouw, Fuller Seminary

Thomas Aquinas once stated that "any error about creation also leads to an error about God." At a time when it seems humans have erred much in their treatment of the planet, this book explores the relationship between Christianity and the natural world in the most thorough evangelical treatment available on a theology of creation care. An esteemed scholar of ecology and theology, Steven Bouma-Prediger claims that "authentic Christian faith requires ecological obedience." This substantive yet accessible book argues that true Christianity acknowledges the responsibility and privilege Christians have been given as stewards of the earth. Sure to provoke dialogue, For the Beauty of the Earth will be welcomed by professors and students of theology, ecology, and contemporary culture.

Steven Bouma-Prediger is associate professor of religion at Hope College. His works include Evocations of Grace: The Writings of Joseph Sittler on Ecology, Theology, and Ethics, and The Greening of Theology: The Ecological Models of Rosemary Radford Ruether, Joseph Sittler, and Jurgen Moltmann.

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