Saving Creation: Nature and Faith in the Life of Holmes Rolston III
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Book Overview
Holmes Rolston III has long been recognized as the "father of environmental ethics." Internationally renowned for the synthesis he has found in evolutionary biology and Christianity, Rolston has followed an immensely interesting life course. In this compelling biography, Rolston's story is traced from childhood to the present, detailing the process by which he has come to hone his profound philosophies. Culled from countless interviews with Rolston himself, along with his family and colleagues, this biography is both an engaging life story and a compendium of Rolston's thoughts on the value of nature, resource management, aesthetics, international development, and the relationship of culture to nature, wilderness, and natural theology.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1595340505
ISBN13:9781595340504
Release Date:March 2009
Publisher:Trinity University Press
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.05 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.3" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
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Seeing the Universe as Creation
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This biography introduced me to the intellectual and spiritual pilgrimage of a theologian and a scientist. Preston has done us a service in weaving the story of Rolston with his writings and life so that the major themes are clear and we are saved from being bogged down in minutiae. For anyone interested in reconciling the Bible and science, wilderness and civilization, academia and public service, this is a book that will inspire. I personally was grateful for the last two chapters: Christianity and the Struggle with Evolution, and Cruciform Nature. It led me to read his article, Does Nature Need to be Redeemed? which is most insightful. This is a great gift book. It is easy to read and well written.
Rolston did much to bridge the gap between science, faith, and the environment
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
For every concept, there is an originator. "Saving Creation: Nature and Faith in the Life of Holmes Rolston III" is a biography and environmental book focusing on the life of one Holmes Rolston III, called the father of modern environmental ethics. A man who did not entirely shun evolutionary theory despite his deep Christian beliefs, Rolston did much to bridge the gap between science, faith, and the environment. Telling of a life filled with accolades and awards, this biography of Rolston will give readers much to think about. "Saving Creation" would do well in any biography, environmental studies collection, or religion/spirituality reading list.
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