Biblical Prophets and Contemporary Environmental Ethics: Re-Reading Amos, Hosea, and First Isaiah

by Hilary Marlow and John Barton

Book Overview

In the context of growing concern over climate change and other environmental pressures, Biblical Prophets and Contemporary Environmental Ethics explores what an ecological reading of the biblical text can contribute to contemporary environmental ethics. The Judaeo-Christian tradition has been held partly to blame for a negative attitude to creation - one that has legitimised the exploitative use of the earth's resources. Hilary Marlow explores some...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199569053
• ISBN13: 9780199569052
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.6" x 8.5"