Steven Bouma-Prediger Libri

Explores the character traits and virtues required for Christians to be responsible keepers of the earth and to flourish in the challenging decades to come.

This book goes far beyond covering the subject of homelessness as the social problem we all recognize in our cities. Mass emigrations, displaced families, and human alienation from the earth all mark our times. In critiquing contemporary North American culture, Steven Bouma-Prediger and Brian Walsh discuss various forms of homelessness -- socioeconomic, ecological, and psycho-spiritual -- and creatively show how biblical attentiveness and Christian faith can heal the profound dislocations in our society.Ending each of their chapters with a moving biblical meditation, the authors also interact throughout with characters and themes from current literature and popular culture -- from Salman Rushdie to Barbara Kingsolver, from the Wizard of Oz to Bruce Cockburn.

The book presents a comprehensive evangelical perspective on creation care, emphasizing that true Christian faith involves ecological stewardship. Steven Bouma-Prediger highlights the responsibility and privilege Christians have in caring for the earth. This revised second edition incorporates the latest scientific and environmental findings, making a compelling case for ecological obedience as an integral part of faith.

The book presents a compelling argument for the integration of creation care into Christian faith, emphasizing its necessity as an essential aspect of spiritual practice. It explores how environmental stewardship aligns with core Christian values and responsibilities, urging believers to actively engage in caring for the creation as a reflection of their faith. Through theological insights and practical examples, it challenges readers to rethink their relationship with the environment and take meaningful action in preserving it.