Handbook on Religion and the Environment

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'In its remarkable assembly of 37 diverse voices from around the world, this book highlights the ecological heritage of religious texts, spiritual wisdom, and community practice, bringing its editors to conclude that most religious environmental contributions are in accord with the welfare of the greater society and Earth's biosphere.' -- Cal Dewitt, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA 'Impressive in its global scope, this Handbook offers scholarly depth on a rich array of topics, demonstrating the variety and potential power of religiously motivated thought and action, as well as the distinctive contributions of religions in healing humans' relationship to the more-than-human world. I have found each chapter uniquely fascinating, and I am eager to continue consulting this Handbook in my own research and writing.' -- Debra Rienstra, Calvin University, USA 'This Handbook offers a powerful account of how some of the world's religions are contributing to sustainable development. The book also highlights the profound moral and theological vision that is necessary for this work. This is one of the few books I know that builds on the United Nations' goals to weave together the promotion of human flourishing and the health and integrity of our ecosystem. It is classroom ready and urgently needed.' -- Willie Jennings, Yale University, USA 'This Handbook successfully expands on and complements the literature of religion and the environment. More importantly, the chapters expand on themes of ethnicity, gender diversity, and equity around the globe. From Islam to Judaism, Japan to Africa, politics to culture, gardens to prairies, the Handbook on Religion and the Environment comprehensively delivers to a broad audience including and outside of religion and the environment.' -- Dianne Glave, Author of Rooted in the Earth: Reclaiming the African American Environmental Heritage and Black Eco-Theology