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Highlights
- Concern for the earth and biblical faith have had an uneasyrelationship: ecological theologians have often cited biblical themesof dominion or "mastery" over the land as contributing to our presentenvironmental crisis.
- Author(s): Arthur Walker-Jones
- 200 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation
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About the Book
Concern for the earth and biblical faith have had an uneasy relationship: ecological theologians have often cited biblical themes of dominion or mastery over the land as contributing to our present environmental crisis. Walker-Jones explores Psalm genres and important metaphors in the Psalms for earth, the environment, and living things, and traces their influence in contemporary culture, for example in recent films. He shows that the Psalms-like the earth that is our home-can be dangerous but also provide wonderful resources for life.Book Synopsis
Concern for the earth and biblical faith have had an uneasyrelationship: ecological theologians have often cited biblical themesof dominion or "mastery" over the land as contributing to our presentenvironmental crisis. Walker-Jones explores Psalm genres and importantmetaphors in the Psalms for earth, the environment, and living things, while tracing their influence in contemporary culture, for example inrecent films. He shows that the Psalms, like the earth that is ourhome - can be dangerous but also provide wonderful resources for life.
1. "Like a Tree Planted" Wisdom and Torah Psalms2. "God, My Rock" Individual Laments
3. Making Peace with Leviathan: Community Laments
4. Creation and Its Importance
5. Hymns and Liberation
6. Let Earth Rejoice: Ecojustice in Hymns
Review Quotes
"Environmental issues are a lively concern for both church and society. Walker-Jones clearly and compellingly discerns that the book of Psalms is a rich resource for such reflection and action. Readers of this volume will see the psalms through a fresh lens and sing the psalms in a new key." -- Terence E Fretheim "elva B. Lovell Professor of Old Testament, Luther Seminary, St. Paul"
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .45 Inches (D)
Weight: .64 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 200
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Biblical Criticism & Interpretation
Publisher: Fortress Press
Theme: Old Testament
Format: Paperback
Author: Arthur Walker-Jones
Language: English
Street Date: March 1, 2009
TCIN: 1005013154
UPC: 9780800663025
Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-3110
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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