The Body of God: An Ecological Theology [Paperback]

Sallie McFague (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers (May 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800627350
• ISBN-13: 978-0800627355
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #271,378 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional!, January 7, 2000

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This review is from: The Body of God: An Ecological Theology (Paperback)

McFague looks at some of the current images of God and how those images play out in our everyday lives. She makes it clear in the introduction who the book is written to, what the purpose of the book is (and what it is not), and the weaknesses of the book. It is not about "shaping theology to science" (ix), instead it is about a way of thinking. She states on page viii in the introduction that the point of the book is "to help those of us from this background... ['First-world, privileged, mainstream Christians'] to begin to think and act differently, to think and act as if bodies matter." She conveys this by using the model she provides (the universe as the body of God) and filtering through this model some common thoughts about creation, theology, Christology, ecology, and more.

This book is beautifully written and interesting to read. I highly recommend it.

31 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars get ready for a paradigm shift, April 17, 1999

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Naas Ferreira (ELSPARK, GAUTENG South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Body of God: An Ecological Theology (Paperback)

This ecological theology makes the best sense of all the eco-theologies I've read. Her inclusive organic model can be used by men, women, lesbian, bisexual and gay people. This opened a new way of thinking for me that can make a difference not only in my life but hopefully also in the lives of the South Africans I will come into contact. But most important it changed my understanding of my place in the universe and in our beautiful country. Do yourself a favour, buy this book and study it. But be warned, your patriarchal mindset will be shattered. I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to study her other books that's on their way. Thank you Sallie.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful, February 10, 2010

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Francophile "Teacher in the making" (Elgin, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Body of God: An Ecological Theology (Paperback)

I am not religious or spiritual, but this book gave me a good perspective on why some spiritual people are not enviromentalists... and why htey should be. I quote it all the time.