Stewards of Eden

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Sandra L. Richter cares about the Bible. She also cares about creation. An expert in ancient Israelite society and economy as well as biblical theology, she walks readers through passages familiar and not-so-familiar, showing how significant environmental theology is to the Bible's witness. She then calls Christians to apply that message to today's environmental concerns. Richter is a master Bible scholar. Each chapter draws out a biblical mandate about humanity's responsibility to care for the land, domestic and wild creatures, and people on the margins. She is also a master storyteller. Well informed on present-day environmental challenges, Richter includes case studies that connect the biblical mandates to current issues. Though modern political alliances may tempt readers to sever Christian faith from environmental stewardship, in this concise and accessible book, Richter urges us to be driven by God's values instead. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INTRODUCTION: Can a Christian Be an Environmentalist? 1 Creation as God’s Blueprint 2 The People of the Old Covenant and Their Landlord 3 The Domestic Creatures Entrusted to ʾādām 4 The Wild Creatures Entrusted to ʾādām 5 Environmental Terrorism 6 The Widow and the Orphan 7 The People of the New Covenant and Our Landlord CONCLUSION: How Should We Then Live? APPENDIX: Resources for the Responsive Christian NOTES BIBLIOGRAPHY ART CREDITS SUBJECT INDEX SCRIPTURE INDEX PRAISE FOR STEWARDS OF EDEN ABOUT THE AUTHOR MORE TITLES FROM INTERVARSITY PRESS