In The Comforting Whirlwind, acclaimed environmentalist and writer
Bill McKibben turns to the biblical book of Job and its awesome
depiction of creation to demonstrate our need to embrace a bold new
paradigm for living if we hope to reverse the current trend of
ecological destruction. With reference to the consequences of our
poorly considered and self-centered environmental practices—global
warming, ozone degradation, deforestation—McKibben combines modern
science and timeless biblical wisdom to make the case that growth and
economic progress are not only undesirable but deadly. If we continue
to accelerate the pace of development, we will inevitably complete the
“decreation” of our planet and everything on it, including
ourselves. In his signature lyrical prose, and using Stephen
Mitchell’s powerful translation of Job, McKibben calls readers to
truly appreciate both the majesty of creation and humanity’s
rightful—and responsible—place in it.
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ISBN
9781461660552
Publisert
2015
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Cowley Publications
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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