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Ecological insights revealed from the interpretation of Genesis 1:1 - 2:18

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Ecological insights revealed from the interpretation of Genesis 1:1 - 2:18

Morgan, Harry (2000) Ecological insights revealed from the interpretation of Genesis 1:1 - 2:18. Masters thesis, Concordia University.

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The global ecological crisis of today is a radical challenge for Christians as the physical world faces unprecedented environmental peril. According to the scientific evidence, the fragile chemical and biological complexities of our world are being permanently altered. This study interprets the two creation accounts found within Hebrew Scripture in order to elicit ecological insights for Christians of today. The analysis depends on the three exegetical operations suggested in Chapter 7 of Bernard Lonergan's Method in Theology , on Interpretation: (1) understanding the text, the object, words and author; (2) judging the correctness of the interpretation; (3) relevancy for Christians of today. The ecological insights revealed from the Priestly and Yahwist creation narratives include: goodness of creation, image of God, cultivation and care of the natural world, interdependency and chaos and order.

Divisions:Concordia University > Faculty of Arts and Science > Theological Studies
Item Type:Thesis (Masters)
Authors:Morgan, Harry
Pagination:v, 121 leaves ; 29 cm.
Institution:Concordia University
Degree Name:M.A.
Program:Theological Studies
Date:2000
Thesis Supervisor(s):McEvenue, Sean
Identification Number:BL 265 E3M67 2000
ID Code:1026
Deposited By: Concordia University Library
Deposited On:27 Aug 2009 17:16
Last Modified:13 Jul 2020 19:48
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