What Does the Bible Say About Creation - (What Does the Bible Say about ...) by David G Monaco (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The book gives basic biblical principles and examples that help to guide us in the attempt to be more responsible stewards of God's created world.

This guide invites readers to an ecological conversion rooted in wonder, evoking the wisdom of biblical authors and celebrating nature's marvels. Monaco's reflection questions stimulate deep thinking about interdependence and responsibility.

From the Back Cover

Drawing thoughtfully from numerous biblical texts and using Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato Si' and apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum as points of reference, Monaco's book issues a compelling call to take urgent action to save our "common home," planet earth, becoming stewards of God's creation. The value of this book cannot be praised enough. J. E. Aguilar Chiu, SSD Professor of Biblical Theology St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, NY

Review Quotes

In this little gem of a book, David Monaco invites the reader to bring a biblical lens to reflections on the awesome beauty of creation, destructive human interactions with it, and the necessity for conversion that leads to responsible actions as stewards of this immense gift of God. His infectious love for the created world lures us into wanting to do all in our power to care for the beloved planet and all its inhabitants. Barbara E. Reid, OP President and Carroll Stuhlmueller CP Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL

About the Author

Fr. David G. Monaco, CP is Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Joseph's Seminary in the Dunwoodie section of Yonkers, New York. He holds an S.S.L. from the Pontifical Biblical Institute and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in Biblical Studies. He chairs the Bible department and is involved in both Jewish-Catholic dialogue at the seminary and has been appointed as a Scripture consultant to the XIII Round of the ELCA-USCCB National Catholic-Lutheran Dialogue. He has written a number of articles as well as commentaries on Haggai and Ezra-Nehemiah.