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Sacred gaia: Holistic Theology and Earth System Science Paperback – 8 April 2000
by Anne Primavesi (Author)
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Gaia, the scientific theory founded by James Lovelock in 1979, embraces the earth as a whole, dynamic entity whose sum is always larger than its parts. While science and theology are often seen as contraries, which negate or dilute one another, Gaia theory harmonizes both systems of thought. Sacred Gaia cogently describes Gaia theory's analysis of human and earthly evolution. Anne Primavesi's remarkable, effortlessly coherent book helps us to recognize the sacredness of our origins and our responsibility for the future.
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'Sacred Gaia offers a number of deep insights and challenges to Christians and to all those who are concerned with the environment. The book is interesting and thought-provoking and is worth careful consideration.' - Green Christians
'This is a remarkable book ...' - Edward James
'I recommend this book to Friends interested in deepening their faith.' - Helen Fraser, The Friend
'This is a piece of visionary science and 'earthed' theology, taking the reader on a breathtaking tour of vast spheres of knowledge ... A challenging read in both senses: hard work, mind-stretching material, and opening up new vistas for a neglected area of theological thinking.' - Peter Selby, Theology
''She maps out this vast and alarming territory clearly in this vigorous and helpful book.' - Mary Midgley, The Tablet
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'Sacred Gaia offers a number of deep insights and challenges to Christians and to all those who are concerned with the environment. The book is interesting and thought-provoking and is worth careful consideration.' - Green Christians
'This is a remarkable book ...' - Edward James
'I recommend this book to Friends interested in deepening their faith.' - Helen Fraser, The Friend
'This is a piece of visionary science and 'earthed' theology, taking the reader on a breathtaking tour of vast spheres of knowledge ... A challenging read in both senses: hard work, mind-stretching material, and opening up new vistas for a neglected area of theological thinking.' - Peter Selby, Theology
''She maps out this vast and alarming territory clearly in this vigorous and helpful book.' - Mary Midgley, The Tablet
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Publisher : Routledge; 1st edition (8 April 2000)
Language : English
Paperback : 224 pages
4.4 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
Anne Primavesi
Anne Primavesi (1934-) was born in Dublin, Ireland, where she joined a religious community and trained as a primary school teacher. Having left that community, she came to London, where she gained a B.D and then a Ph.D in Systematic Theology at London University.
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8 April 2000
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'Sacred Gaia offers a number of deep insights and challenges to Christians and to all those who are concerned with the environment. The book is interesting and thought-provoking and is worth careful consideration.' - Green Christians
'This is a remarkable book ...' - Edward James
'I recommend this book to Friends interested in deepening their faith.' - Helen Fraser, The Friend
'This is a piece of visionary science and 'earthed' theology, taking the reader on a breathtaking tour of vast spheres of knowledge ... A challenging read in both senses: hard work, mind-stretching material, and opening up new vistas for a neglected area of theological thinking.' - Peter Selby, Theology
''She maps out this vast and alarming territory clearly in this vigorous and helpful book.' - Mary Midgley, The Tablet
Review
'Sacred Gaia offers a number of deep insights and challenges to Christians and to all those who are concerned with the environment. The book is interesting and thought-provoking and is worth careful consideration.' - Green Christians
'This is a remarkable book ...' - Edward James
'I recommend this book to Friends interested in deepening their faith.' - Helen Fraser, The Friend
'This is a piece of visionary science and 'earthed' theology, taking the reader on a breathtaking tour of vast spheres of knowledge ... A challenging read in both senses: hard work, mind-stretching material, and opening up new vistas for a neglected area of theological thinking.' - Peter Selby, Theology
''She maps out this vast and alarming territory clearly in this vigorous and helpful book.' - Mary Midgley, The Tablet
Read more
Product details
Publisher : Routledge; 1st edition (8 April 2000)
Language : English
Paperback : 224 pages
4.4 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
Anne Primavesi
Anne Primavesi (1934-) was born in Dublin, Ireland, where she joined a religious community and trained as a primary school teacher. Having left that community, she came to London, where she gained a B.D and then a Ph.D in Systematic Theology at London University.
Her first book, "From Apocalypse to Genesis: Ecology, Feminism and Christianity", was published in 1991, with editions in German, Spanish and Portuguese. This was followed by "Sacred Gaia: Holistic Theology and Earth System Science" (2000); "Gaia's Gift: Earth, Ourselves and God after Copernicus" (2003); "Making God Laugh: Human Arrogance and Ecological Humility" (2004); "Gaia and Climate Change", (2009); "Cultivating Unity within the Biodiversity of God" (2011); "Exploring Earthiness: The Reality and Perception of Being Human Today" (2013).
On YouTube ( http://youtu.be/5QFZ2aXvHjU ) you may hear Anne's lecture, given at All Hallows College, Dublin City University during April 2013 to introduce themes from her latest book, "Exploring Earthiness".
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On YouTube ( http://youtu.be/5QFZ2aXvHjU ) you may hear Anne's lecture, given at All Hallows College, Dublin City University during April 2013 to introduce themes from her latest book, "Exploring Earthiness".
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The delivery took longer than I expected but on seeing the address of origin accepted why.
The condition of the book was then excellent and I feel I gained by buying a 'used' copy.
Thanx. The experience of acquiring a book in this way draws me more into the reality and excitement of our new Global world.
I am in the small city of George in the South Cape, South Africa, like to keep in touch with post-modern thinking and was recommended to read this book by Old Testament Professor Sakkie Spannenberg who is dedicated to taking the Christian faith beyond its shackles of the ancient writings that make up the Bible.
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The delivery took longer than I expected but on seeing the address of origin accepted why.
The condition of the book was then excellent and I feel I gained by buying a 'used' copy.
Thanx. The experience of acquiring a book in this way draws me more into the reality and excitement of our new Global world.
I am in the small city of George in the South Cape, South Africa, like to keep in touch with post-modern thinking and was recommended to read this book by Old Testament Professor Sakkie Spannenberg who is dedicated to taking the Christian faith beyond its shackles of the ancient writings that make up the Bible.
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