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    The document discusses the relationship between the Bible and ecology. It describes the Bible as God's book of words and creation as God's book of works, outlining major events in the formation of the universe and Earth over billions of years. It then discusses life on Earth, including plants, animals and the effects of pollution. The document explains that interpretations of the Bible are shaped by the historical context and concerns of the time period, and outlines different theological approaches used today, including creation theology, to understand the relationship between scripture and the natural world.

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    The document discusses the relationship between the Bible and ecology. It describes the Bible as God's book of words and creation as God's book of works, outlining major events in the formation of the universe and Earth over billions of years. It then discusses life on Earth, including plants, animals and the effects of pollution. The document explains that interpretations of the Bible are shaped by the historical context and concerns of the time period, and outlines different theological approaches used today, including creation theology, to understand the relationship between scripture and the natural world.

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    Bible and Ecology

    Bible and Ecology

    God’s Book of Words


    God’s Book of Works
    Creation:
    God’s Book of Works
    Creation Comes into Being

    13.7 Billion Years: Flaring Forth


    4.5 Billion Years: Sun is born
    4.5 Billion Years: Planets and Earth formed
    700 Million Years: First multicellular animal
    1.5 Million Years: Homo erectus
    Creation comes into Being
    Our Beautiful World
    Life in the Wild
    Fruit and Grain
    Our World Polluted
    Bible and Ecology

    The Bible: God’s Book of Words


    The World Before
    The
    Land of
    Israel
    The World Behind the Text
    Each age interprets in its own way
    Historical and Political
    Implications

    Concerns of the time


    The World Before the Text

    “The interpretation of a text is always


    dependent on the mindset and
    concerns of its readers. Readers give
    privileged attention to some aspects
    and, without even being aware of it,
    neglect others” (IBC, 1E)
    Ways of Interpreting Text Today

    Feminist Theology

    Creation Theology
    Liberation Theology
    Creation Theology

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