From Nature to Creation: A Christian Vision for Understanding and Loving Our World

by Norman Wirzba

Publisher:

Baker Academic

, 2015

Overview

How does Christianity change the way we view the natural world? Renowned theologian Norman Wirzba engages philosophers, environmentalists, and cultural critics to show how the modern concept of nature has been deeply problematic. He explains that understanding the world as creation rather than as nature or the environment makes possible an imagination shaped by practices of responsibility and gratitude, which can help bring healing to our lands and communities. By learning to give thanks for creation as God’s gift of life, Christians bear witness to the divine love that is reconciling all things to God.

Product Details

• Title: From Nature to Creation: A Christian Vision for Understanding and Loving Our World
• Author: Norman Wirzba
• Series: The Church and Postmodern Culture
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Print Publication Date: 2015
• Logos Release Date: 2017
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Creation › Biblical teaching; Nature › Religious aspects--Christianity; Ecotheology; Human ecology › Religious aspects--Christianity
• ISBNs: 9781441267818, 9780801095931, 1441267816, 080109593X
• Resource ID: LLS:NTRCRTNCHRRWRLD
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:57:05Z

About Norman Wirzba

Norman Wirzba pursues research and teaching interests at the intersections of theology, philosophy, ecology, and agrarian and environmental studies. In particular, he focuses on understanding and promoting practices that will equip both rural and urban church communities to be more faithful and responsible members of creation. Current projects focus on eating as a spiritual discipline, theological reflection as informed by place, and agrarianism as a viable and comprehensive cultural force. Dr. Wirzba has published “The Paradise of God: Renewing Religion in an Ecological Age†and “Living the Sabbath: Discovering the Rhythms of Rest and Delight.†He also has edited “The Essential Agrarian Reader: The Future of Culture, Community, and the Land†and “The Art of the Commonplace: The Agrarian Essays of Wendell Berry.†Professor Wirzba serves as general editor for the book series “Culture of the Land: A Series in the New Agrarianism” published by the University Press of Kentucky. Research Professor of and