The Friends We Keep: Unleashing Christianity's Compassion for Animals - Brossura

Laura Hobgood-Oster

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0232528454 ISBN 13: 9780232528459

Casa editrice: Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd, 2010

Riassunto

Seeking to awaken Christians to the place and plight of animals in the 21st century, The Friends We Keep gently but astutely introduces the situations animals face today - as companions, as animals in sport, as animals raised for food, and as creatures in the wild - and simultaneously retells a myriad of fascinating, often surprising, and instructive stories from the long, rich history of Christianity. We see and experience animals as Christians have for generations - as beloved companions to the saints, as unfortunate prisoners in the arenas of Rome, as sentient and compassionate recipients and givers of hospitality, as essential characters in important narratives in scripture, and as good and worthy beings in God's creation. Once upon a time, it seems - not too terribly long ago - animals held an important place in Christianity.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Laura Hobgood-Oster is Professor of Religion and Environmental Studies and holds the Paden Chair in Religion at Southwestern University.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0232528454
• ISBN 13: 9780232528459
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 248