Steven Bouma-Prediger
Biography
Steven Bouma-Prediger wrote For the Beauty of the Earth.
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Preaching & Worship
“There are some today who claim that the preaching of sermons is passe. Seth Kaper-Dale's new book proves them wrong. These winsome sermons show the power of the gospel when the biblical text, expertly understood, intersects with the issues of our contemporary culture. Insightful exegesis of both biblical text and modern world finds expression in eloquent prose to give voice to a Micah-like passion for justice. Take up and read.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“One of the pioneers of Christian eco-theology, H. Paul Santmire has blessed us with a delightful new book. As the subtitle indicates, it is full of wise reflections on following Jesus and contemplating the natural world. How do we take seriously the summons to behold the world around us? Paul shows us how. Insightful, honest, hope-filled, and engagingly written. I highly recommend it.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Blessings of the Burden is a heartfelt reflection on the plight of the homeless in America. In this touching personal account of his own work with homeless people, Alan Burt gives voice to the voiceless among us -- people we all too often ignore and neglect. Woven into this compilation of stories is a perceptive analysis of the forces that cause homelessness as well as prayers and lessons about what ordinary people like us can do. May this slim volume find a broad readership.”
Science & Faith
“This book is superb. Rooted in a careful reading of the Bible and a deep understanding of the Christian tradition and informed by a lifetime of living the gospel on Galiano Island, this beautifully written book is full of insight and wisdom. Ranging widely from ancient philosophy to contemporary neuroscience, the book dives deeply into the mysteries of cosmos, human consciousness, and Christ. Truly a gem. Take up and read.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“In well-written prose, Chris Doran sets forth a compelling Christian call to action in a warming world. Honest and insightful and rooted in sound Christian theology and ethics, Climate Migration is one of the best books on our climate crisis. Take up and read.”
Creation, Character, and Wisdom
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“What a wonderful book. There isn't anything quite like it. By highlighting the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament in the study of environmental ethics, the authors argue that human character, and more exactly certain virtues such as wisdom, shapes the basic relationship between humans and nonhumans and thus should inform our sense of responsibility to creation. Erudite, well written, and timely.”
Introducing Evangelical Ecotheology
Theology
“An excellent addition to the literature on Christians and creation care. This book provides a biblically rooted and historically informed discussion of important theological and ethical issues, from a distinctly evangelical point of view, with an illuminating discussion of embodied down-to-earth living. It is thorough, well-organized, and well-written. Moreover, it exhibits wide reading and is chock-full of wisdom. I pray many will read this book and be inspired to bear witness to God's good future of shalom.”
Christian Living
““In our hot-and-now commodity culture, in which even religion is often seen as just another thing to be consumed, Living the Sabbath is a clarion call to retrieve the wisdom of the biblical understanding of Sabbath. Clearly and engagingly written, free of scholarly clutter, and brim full of much practical insight on how to live with joy and delight, Norman Wirzba’s book is a welcome and timely addition to the Christian Practice of Everyday Life series. This book deserves a wide readership.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Meeting the Enemy is an excellent book. Clear, well-written, and timely. Honest, yet hope-filled. A persuasive argument for resisting the structures at the root of our climate crisis. Take up and read.”
Theology
“Ryan McLaughlin is the best of a new generation of rising animal theologians. He writes with great erudition and insight. I warmly recommend his work." —Andrew Linzey Oxford University "Preservation and Protest is an erudite and thought-provoking book. Clearly written, well researched, and very creative, this insightful volume not only identifies many important issues in ecological theology and ethics, but also offers a thought-provoking alternative to the usual approaches. I highly recommend it.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Erudite and down-to-earth, serious and funny, full of deep insights written in sparkling prose, William Brown's Sacred Sense is a timely exploration of wonder in the Bible and in the world. Indeed, these insightful meditations on seventeen biblical texts — from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22 — cultivate an appetite for wonder. May this excellent book find a multitude of readers.”
Arts & Literature
“The Wonders of Creation is a creative, insightful, and well-written book. It is, furthermore, a timely tome that shows how fictional landscapes, such as those created by C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, can inspire us to care for the damaged landscapes of our world today. Drawing on careful readings of Lewis and Tolkien, ecologist Kristen Page weaves a tapestry of reflections on ecological literacy, lament, and wonder, to which Christina Bieber Lake, Emily Hunter McGowin, and Noah Toly offer short responses. The thoughtful writing in The Wonders of Creation will foster our care of our home places.”
Christian Living
“This is a book of deep homefulness. Alan Graham is such a wonderful homemaker, in large part because he is such an evocative storyteller. Home is always a storied place and Alan tells his stories with love, gentleness, and deep, deep respect. You don’t get to tell the kind of stories that we meet in this book without first going into the pain, betrayal, violence, and despair of homelessness. In this book we meet Alan’s friends and mentors, and they are a stunningly beautiful cast of characters.”
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