Scripture, culture, and agriculture: an agrarian reading of the bible
Auteur :
Davis, Ellen F.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521732239
Date de publication :
13 oct. 2008
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,2 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
350 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book examines the theology and ethics of land use through critical biblical exegesis. It explores the biblical writers' pervasive concern for the care of arable land as a central religious obligation. Davis creates a conversation between ancient texts and contemporary agrarian writers, providing a fresh theological perspective on a contemporary problem.