Animals and Christianity: A Book of Readings [Paperback]

Andrew Linzey (Author), Tom Regan (Editor)

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Hoping to revive an earlier interest in animal protection efforts on the part of the church, the editors have collected writings by numerous Christian leadersAquinas, Calvin, C.S. Lewis, Albert Schweitzer, John Wesley, Paul Tillich, Karl Barth, and morethat span a range of attitudes on subjects like the problem of animal pain and the question of animal redemption. Some pieces affirm human dominance (the Calvinist view), but more endorse Victor Hugo's "great ethic" that calls for deeper respect for creaturely life. Unusual and intriguing. EC
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Product Details

• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: Crossroad Pub Co (November 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824509021
• ISBN-13: 978-0824509026
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,866,821 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Spiritual Book Of Great Essays Regarding Animals, May 2, 2006

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Brien Comerford (Glenview, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Animals and Christianity: A Book of Readings (Paperback)

I am shocked that nobody has reviewed this invaluable book. It contains essays by mystical saints and Christian luminaries including John Wesley, Albert Schweitzer, Bishop Butler, C.S. Lewis and Leo Tolstoy. All the aforementioned loved animals and wrote on subjects such as vegetarianism, vivisection, an afterlife for animals and cruelty in general. The most compelling essays pertain to an afterlife for animals and the idea that all life is sacredly interconnected because men and animals both emanate from the same omnipotent Creator! Being cruel to animals is an egregious affront to their Creator !

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a wonderful collection, December 29, 2009

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Lorelei T. (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Animals and Christianity: A Book of Readings (Paperback)

It's great to see this book back in print. This collection provides ample resources in regards to the ongoing conversations that Christians must have regarding other animals. This is not simply a collection of 'pro-animal' readings as well...there are very strong arguments contained within that make this book a formidable read inasmuch as it provides a variety of resources for how Christians must think well about all animals...not just ourselves. There is much to be gained in this reader. A definite recommendation!