Using God's Resources Wisely

By Walter Brueggemann

New and different readings of biblical texts are one consequence of a growing awareness of the environmental crisis and how it relates to social relations, especially in urban settings. Walter Brueggemann explores readings from Isaiah and how they relate to the environment and urban crisis. He approaches the readings as an artistic-theological history of the city of Jerusalem--a case study of urban environmental crisis that resulted from a lost sense of covenantal neighborliness. Reflecting on Jerusalem, its failure, demise, and prospect, Brueggemann uncovers some alarming parallels in today's urban cities, and offers a demanding but hopeful challenge to faith.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0664254608
• ISBN13: 9780664254605
• Release Date: August 1993
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 69 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

A for Awe Inspiring and Reflection

Brueggemann's analysis of Isaiah and its application to our times gives one time to ponder and question our personal and communal roles in the decisions of our culture and our society. It gives rise to questions on how to reform our very lives in order to live more prosperous lives in just manner the way God intended. I can only say, I am looking forward to annually visiting this treastise for growth in my adventure of life!Peace.....