Readings from the perspective of Earth

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This volume introduces the hermeneutical approach and ecojustice principles developed by the Earth Bible project team. Following this approach, biblical scholars illustrate how a reading of the biblical text from the perspective of Earth yields fresh insights. Though the text may seem anthropocentric, these studies are able to retrieve evidence of the living voice and intrinsic value of Earth. It is an approach that can be harmonized with other recognized critical approaches to the Bible, from historical criticism to ecofeminist criticism. The texts chosen are from many parts of the Bible (Psa.  Read more... Foreword Editorial Preface Preface Abbreviations List List of Contributors Six Ecojustice Principles Introducing the Earth Bible Guiding Ecojustice Principles Ecofeminist Contributions to an Ecojustice Hermeneutics Sketches for Earth Readings of the Book of Amos Messengers in the Sky The Earth Story in Jeremiah 12 Psalm 8: An Apology for Domination Angels, Bird-Droppings and Fish Liver: The Earth Story in Tobit The Wisdom of Solomon An Earth Bible Reading of the Lord''s Prayer: Matthew 6.9-13. A Transformative Struggle towards the Divine Dream: An Ecofeminist Reading of Matthew 11''And on Earth, Peace ... '' (Luke 2.14): Luke''s Perspectives on the Earth Creation Groaning: An Earth Bible Reading of Romans 8.18-22 The Goodness and Holiness of the Earth and the Whole Creation (1 Timothy 4.1-5) ''Burning the Land'': An Ecojustice Reading of Hebrews 6.7-8 Setting aside the Ladder to Heaven: Revelation 21.1-22.5 from the Perspective of the Earth Bibliography Index of References Index of Authors A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T V W Y Z.