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Catholic Tradition, And The New Catholic Theology And Social Teaching On The Environment, Robert W. Lannan
Catholic Tradition, And The New Catholic Theology And Social Teaching On The Environment, Robert W. Lannan
The Catholic Lawyer
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Building A Relationship With The Earth: Humans And Ecology In Genesis 1-3, Stephen Grosse
Building A Relationship With The Earth: Humans And Ecology In Genesis 1-3, Stephen Grosse
Denison Journal of Religion
Grosse reimagines the relationship between 21st century Christians and nature by doing a close analysis of Genesis 1-3. While these chapters have long been used to prove that humans have dominion over the earth and can use it as they see fit, Grosse argues that a closer look at the language used by the Genesis writers provides a far different picture. In fact, he claims that this analysis results in a challenge issued to those invested in the Genesis story to treat the earth with respect and care.
Grosse's close reading of Genesis 1, the creation of the earth, shows …