Earth-Wise: A Biblical Response to Environmental Issues (Issues in Christian Living) 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Calvin B. Dewitt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 13, 2007

Christians play a crucial role in maintaining the environment as stewards of God's creation. Calvin B. DeWitt, a nationally recognized authority on environmental issues, describes in detail the wonders of God's creation, how fallen humanity and modern society have abused it, and how Christians can respond. Discussion questions are included for use in group settings.

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About the Author

Calvin B. DeWitt is a professor of environmental studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He helped found and is president emeritus of the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies. He also serves as president of the Academy of Evangelical Scientists and Ethicists, an organization dedicated to responsible Christian environmental stewardship.

Product Details

• Paperback: 92 pages
• Publisher: Faith Alive Christian Resources; 2 edition (November 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592554148
• ISBN-13: 978-1592554140
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #854,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Calvin B. DeWitt is a professor in the Nelson Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he serves on the graduate faculties of Environment and Resources, Water Resources Management, Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development, and Limnology and Marine Science. His development of Au Sable Institute (www.ausable.org) brought him the Friends of the United Nations 500 award. He serves as president of the Academy of Evangelical Scientists and Ethicists, an organization dedicated to responsible stewardship of creation.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book is Best-Seller at Leawood Baptist Church, May 20, 2008

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Michael McKinney (Leawood, KS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Earth-Wise: A Biblical Response to Environmental Issues (Issues in Christian Living) 2nd Edition (Paperback)

When I ordered my first 20 copies of EARTH-WISE, it was my intent to make it available to couples who would participate in my book study as a "community study tool." The book was so popular, however, that another full order of 20 was made to accommodate the requests from our members who each wanted a book for him/herself in which to make notations throughout our study and to review individually. As today's politicians take to task environmental issues in their endeavor to achieve the highest power, they are forgetting that THE Highest Power, our God, has created the Earth for us to use and enjoy wisely. Dr. DeWitt is very adept at getting this point across in a scholarly manner, yet he is not "preachy" in his text. The group session portions have aided me greatly as I have prepared for each week's class. They have produced many quality discussions from which our members have benefitted. I highly recommend this book to any clergy wishing to delve into exploring the current environmental status with your congregation.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lord of all or merely a section?, December 26, 2008

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This review is from: Earth-Wise: A Biblical Response to Environmental Issues (Issues in Christian Living) 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Cal Dewitt has done the church a great service by authoring this short book. In it he outlines Biblical reasons for stewarding nature. He reminds us of how much our survival depends on biodiversity, clean air, soil, and water, and beauty. He, implicitly, puts to shame the gnostic idea of a dirty world and a pure Heaven. Granted, sin and our continued mistreatment have dirtied the earth, but to think that because it is material or is "going to burn" means God doesn't care about his creation is a severe mistake.
This book is perfect for someone just beginning to waken to the world around them or a church group looking for ways to make their church a "Creation Awareness Station." His last section is filled with more than enough ideas for individuals and churches to dirty their hands with Earth-Keeping, and by implication, worship the Lord of Heaven and Earth.

10 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars New Perspectives on Christian Environmentalism, November 5, 2006

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A. Kerk - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Earth-Wise: A Biblical Response to Environmental Issues (Revelation Series for Adults) (Paperback)

DeWitt offers a compact but practical handbook for discussing Christian environmental stewardship in the church. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in broadening their views of what it means to be pro-environment in the body of Christ.