Splendor of Creation: A Biblical Ecology

by Ellen Bernstein

Many people see the environmental crisis as a spiritual one. Author Ellen Bernstein sees the Book of Genesis as a guide to living peaceably with the Earth. The creation story, according to Bernstein, invites a deep appreciation of nature and may be the perfect muse for a world that is hungry for an integrated ecological vision.Written from a Jewish perspective, this book is both accessible and compelling to a broad audience, as it explores Genesis 1, verse by verse, reflecting on the language that contributes to a holistic ecological vision.

145 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Joshua Glucksman]

A very nuanced journey through the 6 days of creation, all wrapped up in the central idea that seeker spirituality could in fact be countercultural, and communalist! "My seeking initially took place in my mind. I like the idea that a spiritual life, a God centered life, could provide the antidote to the “me-centeredness” and the consumer orientation that defines our culture and threatens our environment.