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Book SynopsisVicky Balabanski is Associate Professor at Flinders University South Australia, the Adelaide College of Divinity and Uniting College for Leadership and Theology. She is an editor of the Earth Bible project.
Trade ReviewBased on many years of research into ancient Stoicism, ecological hermeneutics, and the letter to the Colossians, this commentary offers a rich and compelling reading of the letter which is both scholarly and accessible. Vicky Balabanski shows the importance of Stoic ideas both to early Christian theology and to contemporary ecological reflection, and her eco-Stoic reading of Colossians shows how much this letter could contribute to the ecological reshaping of Christian theology and ethics. Her imaginative voicing of Nympha’s thoughts also adds a creative and reflective dimension to the commentary. Unlike existing commentaries, this work brings the letter’s theology – especially its Christology – into explicit dialogue with contemporary ecological questions, and thus provides rich resources for Christians in particular to address the most urgent global issue of our time. * David G. Horrell, University of Exeter, UK *
Balabanski’s expertise with biblical, ecological and gender analyses, and her deep commitments to biblical wisdom and ecological health, bring Colossians to life. This book is an essential contribution to the field of ecological theology, assisting individuals and communities to embrace an ecological and spirit-filled future. * Heather Eaton, Saint Paul University, Canada *
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Conclusion
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