A Faith Embracing All Creatures: Addressing Commonly Asked Questions about Christian Care for Animals (Peaceable Kingdom)
"Far too often, serious concern for nonhuman animals is dismissed by well-meaning Christians--who otherwise might share such concerns--because of some remarkably consistent (and understandable) hesitations. For some decades now we have needed a resource that brought together experts to respectfully answer these concerns, and with this book we finally have this invaluable resource."--Charles C. CamosyAssistant Professor of Christian EthicsFordham University, Duane Library"Many good books deserve an enthusiastic recommendation. But only a few merit the stockpiling of a stash of copies to give to anyone and everyone who crosses one's path. A Faith Embracing All Creatures will be greeted as this latter sort of book by anyone with a heart for creation care. . . . Christians of all varieties will find accessible, creative, and challenging perspectives on a crucial but oft-neglected aspect of their daily discipleship. Animal advocates, Christian or otherwise, will find an indispensable resource for engaging religious audiences. And everyone will find a prophetic call to compassion and justice for all of God's creatures issued from some of the most influential voices in animal ethics and theology as well as from some of the field's most provocative newcomers."--Matthew C. HaltemanAssociate Professor of Philosophy, Calvin College"Other recent books have made the case that our contemporary treatment of animals is both inhumane and unchristian; A Faith Embracing All Creatures does so in a refreshingly light-handed way. Its arguments are both morally serious and deeply theological, particularly because its authors pore carefully over important sections of biblical text. But the book is also extremely inviting as it opens to questions people are genuinely asking about how a commitment to moral vegetarianism (or related commitments) can make theological sense. . . . Furthermore, the concerns about the welfare of animals that the authors highlight in their theologizing turn out to be immensely fruitful. As they free us from customary presumptions, they teach us how to read and appreciate the biblical material in new ways."--Dr. Charles R. PinchesProfessor and Chair, Department of Theology/Religious Studies, University of Scranton"This collection of essays serves as an excellent introduction to issues concerning Christian attitudes toward, and treatment of, nonhuman animals. The essays draw on a wide range of sources in the tradition, so readers can easily find further avenues to explore. . . . A Faith Embracing All Creatures is an excellent resource for laypeople, church study groups, and even seminarians or college students who want an introduction to the variety of questions and responses Christians can pose about nonhuman animals."--Laura Yordy,Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religion, Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA --Wipf and Stock Publishers