Earth, Wind, and Fire: Biblical and Theological Perspectives on Creation

by Carol J. Dempsey (Editor), Joan E. Cook, Mary Ann Donovan

Today's world demands an integrated attitude and vision toward all of life—an approach embraced and enhanced by the contributors to Earth, Wind, and Fire . In this scholarly and passionate work members of the Feminist Hermeneutics Task Force of the Catholic Biblical Association orchestrate an approach to understanding a feminist model of creation that is faithful to biblical tradition and celebrates the rich diversity of all creation. Inviting conversation between Bible and theology, feminist scholars and theologians, the contributing writers explore themes such as the significance of embodiment, the integrity of creation, the interconnectedness of humanity with other creatures, the evolutionary nature of creation, and integral connections between creation and salvation, ecojustice and human liberation. Both detailed and holistic, Earth, Wind, and Fire is a compelling, insightful, and reader-friendly approach to the creative artistry of God. Chapters and contributors

196 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2004

About the author

Carol Dempsey, O.P is Professor of Biblical Studies at the University of Portland. Dr. Dempsey has expertise in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, as well as extensive knowledgeable of the biblical languages. Among her major publications are Isaiah: God's Poet of Light (Chalice Press, 2010), Justice: A Biblical Perspective (Chalice Press, 2008), and Jeremiah: Preacher of Grace, Poet of Truth (The Liturgical Press, 2007). She recently published a series of eighteen lectures on CDs, Understanding Old Testament Prophets (NowYouKnowMedia, 2010).

Dr. Dempsey is the lead editor and a contributor to the interdisciplinary series for Orbis Books, Theology in Dialogue. She also serves on the editorial board for The Journal of Catholic Higher Education and Dominican Studies. She has been a Dominican for thirty-five years and has two little parrotlets, Kelli Mae and Kristi Belle and a zebra finch, Holly.

Education
Ph.D., Catholic University of America
M.A., St. Louis University
B.A., Caldwell College

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