Bauckham has a made a valuable contribution to the debate about how ecology relates to the Bible, especially the move from ecological inter-dependence to creation as a community of crucial and meaningful inter-relationships.
~Norman Habel, Professorial Fellow, Flinders University, South Australia
In this book Richard Bauckham brings his characteristic clarity of thought and attentiveness to textual detail to matters of theology and ecology. Ranging well beyond the accounts of Genesis 1-2, Bauckham presents the rich, complex and multilayered ways in which the Bible speaks about humans, animals and the rest of creation. Bauckham's analysis suggests a lively and life-giving set of prescriptions for how humans might engage and even enhance creation without violating its God-given integrity.
~Stephen Fowl, Professor of Theology, Loyola University Maryland
Extremely significant in its thesis and compelling in its execution, The Bible and Ecology even has a touch of humor here and there.
~Bruce Longenecker, W.W. Melton Chair of Religion, Baylor University
Without question the book is essential reading for anyone interested in the Bible's understanding of ecology and humanity's place in God's community of creation. The book is accessible to general readers and is an indispensable source for scholars. It should be carefully and widely read.
~Reviews in Religion and Theology
Bauckham has forced us to reconsider again the question of stewardship and the place of humans in the community of creation. He carefully explores a range of biblical texts that highlight God's care of creation and the place of humans in that community.
~Review of Biblical Literature
A great resource... on Christianity and the environment.
~Brian C. Dennert, Themelios
… a superb choice for lay people, pastors and Bible college students...
~Christina Richie, Boston College, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
… an excellent text for a class in ecotheology or Christian environmental ethics.
~Nathan Babcock, Pastor, Bismarck First Church of Christ, Stone-Campbell Journal
Overall, this is a very successful book which demonstrates the Bible’s relevance to a vital issue.
~Stephen Finamore, Bristol Baptist College, Evangelical Quarterly
