Description: This volume examines Augustine's writings and shows their importance for framing questions of human and divine nature, as both shape our concept of and relationship to the environment. These essays will further any discussion on Christianity and the environment.
Brief description: Kim Paffenroth is professor of religious studies and the director of the Honors Program at Iona College.
Review Quotes:
"This is a WWAD (What Would Augustine Do) book. This is indeed a book of great value and has it has a due place in any classroom where environmental concerns are discussed. It presents the relevance of an ancient voice for modern Christians." --Academia
"The thoughtful and sympathetic retrieval of ancient Christian voices for contemporary concerns is not passé, it is critical--too quickly our theological feet are planted firmly in the thin air of the present. Theological memory is essential. This critical volume of theological reflections grounds the church and society in the Christian belief in the goodness, beauty, and sanctity of God's brilliant creation." --A. J. Swoboda, Executive Director of the Seminary Stewardship Alliance