The Way into Judaism and the Environment [Paperback]

An accessible introduction to the Jewish understanding of the natural world and the key concepts central to Jewish environmentalism.

At a time of growing concern about environmental issues, this book explores the relationship Jews have with the natural world and the ways in which Judaism contributes to contemporary social/environmental issues. It also shows readers the extent to which Judaism is part of the problem and how it can be part of the solution.

Offering both an environmental interpretation of Judaism and a Jewish approach to environmentalism, this book examines:

• What environmentalism is.
• What the creation stories can teach us about who we are and what nature is.
• The relevance of Torah and traditional sources.

About The Way Into & Timeline Acknowledgments Torat Chayim: Books and Our Lives A Bridge in Two Directions On Relevance and Authenticity Midrash and Halacha, Sources as Resources Reading This Book Concluding Reflection A Note on the Translation Emet Ve'emunot: Environmentalism, Religion, and the Environmental Crisis in Context Nature, the Environment, and Sustainability Crises and Opportunities, Nightmares and Dreams Religion as Problem: Lynn White Throws Down the Gauntlet Re-evaluating Religion in Light of Environmental Concerns The Humble Ruler and the Stuff of Nature Religion and Environmentalism: Common Ground and Unique Messages Unnatural Judaism: From Alienation to Reconnection . Bereishit Bara': Creator, Creating, Creation, Creatures, and Us Biblical Beginnings: Readers, Reading, Readings, How to Readand Us Stories of Creations: Biblical Cubism Genesis and : Comparative Readings Genesis : Master and RuleThe Demands of Dominion Genesis : Serve and PreserveThe Stipulations of Stewardship Between Apes and Angels: On Being a Part of, and Apart From The Rest of the Story: Wherlc)