Using God's Resources Wisely: Isaiah and Urban PossibilityNew and different readings of biblical texts are one consequence of a growing awareness of the environmental crisis and how it relates to social relations, especially in urban settings. Walter Brueggemann explores readings from Isaiah and how they relate to the environment and urban crisis. He approaches the readings as an artistic-theological history of the city of Jerusalem--a case study of urban environmental crisis that resulted from a lost sense of covenantal neighborliness. Reflecting on Jerusalem, its failure, demise, and prospect, Brueggemann uncovers some alarming parallels in today's urban cities, and offers a demanding but hopeful challenge to faith. |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
afterward ancient answer asserts Assyrian Babylon beloved city book of Isaiah bread chapter church city of Jerusalem consumerism counter covenant create creation creatures crisis daring David despair Deuteronomy dynasty earth economic empire eunuch evangelical exile faith fast fear foreigner future gathered happen hear heaven Hezekiah Hispan holy homeless imagine imperial inclusiveness interests intimidated Israel issues Jerusalem Judaism justice keep king liturgical live Louisville manage resources management of God's managing God's resources meek ment military-industrial complex mishpat mocked Moses neighbor nonpersons NRSV oracle poem poet poor Presbyterian promise prophet redeployed religion resource management righteousness royal rûah sabbath says the Lord şědaqah seduction self-interest self-serving Sennacherib share shoot social speak stump superpower sure talk terrible verb things threat tion torah trust undo urban verses voice WALTER BRUEGGEMANN well-being wild card wind word Yahweh Yahwism yoke