T&T Clark Handbook of the Doctrine of Creation

For too long the doctrine of creation has been little more than a preamble to theological reflection. This Handbook rectifies that by showing the profound theoretical and practical relevance of the teaching of creation for every aspect of our shared creaturely life. This is, quite literally, a world-changing book because it compels us to re-think, re-imagine, and re-engage this world and all its diverse life in the light of the claim that every creature is a sacred gift beloved by God. * Norman Wirzba, Duke University, USA * This outstanding collection offers fresh insights into the diversity and richness and Christian understandings of creation. It is comprehensive and authoritative, while at the same time addressing the relevance of this traditional doctrine to a number of pressing contemporary issues. Highly recommended! * Peter Harrison, University of Queensland, Australia * This monumental volume of seventy one chapters is staggering in its scope and forceful interrogation of different facets of creation and their meaning and significance. As a work it is thoroughly contemporary in its refusal to offer a univocal account of creation. Instead, it stuns the reader with its rich variety of contributions by leading and emerging authors in their fields, each offering a profound engagement with creation themes. As such this will be an important source book for anyone who has a particular specialism, be it biblical, historical, dogmatic, ecumenical or ethical concerns through to interdisciplinary engagement with social, cultural and scientific knowledge. It will also provide a comprehensive resource for students, encouraging and fostering important avenues for debate, thus encouraging the next generation of thinkers. * Celia Deane-Drummond, University of Oxford, UK *