Browsing Research Articles (Old Testament Studies) by Subject "Earth Bible"

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Creation made into הָמְכָח : the eco-theological appraisal of the intrinsic worth of nature in Proverbs 3:19–20

Kavusa, Kivatsi Jonathan (Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Theology, 2018)

This article explores the statement “creation made in wisdom” of Proverbs 3:19–20 as pointing to the Earth Bible’s principle of intrinsic worth/value of nature. This article argues that our contemporary societies need ...
The intrinsic worth of water in Job 38:22–38 : urging the abandonment of an anthropocentric worldview

Kavusa, Kivatsi Jonathan (Unisa Press, 2018)

Christianity has often been accused of promoting an anthropocentric worldview that has contributed to the current ecological crisis. Since Lynn White’s accusation that Genesis 1:26–28 is responsible for the crisis, biblical ...
The Torah likened with nurturing water of rivers in Sirach 24:23-34 : eco-theological significance

Kavusa, Kivatsi Jonathan (Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, 2018)

Sirach 24:23-34 is not about water, but uses water-related metaphors to depict the Torah and its wisdom. Previous studies do acknowledge the relevance of Ben Sira’s use of water images, but none has devoted thoroughly its ...

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