Overview
The book explores how African Christians in Ghana can think eco-theologically about the nexus of mining, waste pollution, water pollution, and land degradation. In 2017, the government of Ghana banned illegal mining and declared war against any activity that does not complement environmental protection and conservation of natural resources. The Christian church needs academic resources to support the campaign against the destruction of the land, water bodies, and environment. The papers presented generate theological imaginations in shaping the political campaign against the destruction of the land and the environment. Reflection on areas related to the theme includes: ""The Concept of Land in the Bible""; ""The Christian Church and the Galamsey Menace in West Africa""; ""The Fulani Cattle Headsmen and Care for the Land""; ""The Bible and the Environment: Towards an Agenda for Eco-theology in African Theological Institutions""; ""Stewardship of the Land""; ""The Menace of Mining in Ghana""; ""Destruction of Water Bodies in Ghana""; and ""The Menace of Plastic Waste in Ghana."" This volume will serve as a textbook for theological students, the church, and other governmental agencies.
Full Product Details
Author: Benjamin Abotchie Ntreh ,
Mark S Aidoo ,
Daniel Nii Aboagye Aryeh ,
J Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Imprint: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.531kg
ISBN: 9781532682025
ISBN 10: 1532682026
Pages: 270
Publication Date: 21 August 2019
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Author Information
Benjamin Abotchie Ntreh is a professor of Old Testament and head of the department at Heritage Christian College, Amasaman Ghana. His speciality is Hebrew and Old Testament studies. His research interest is African Biblical Hermeneutics. His publications include A Concise History of Ancient Israel and Judah. Mark S. Aidoo is a senior lecturer and director for graduate programmes at Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon Ghana. He teaches Old Testament, Biblical Hebrew, and preaching. His research interests are poetic literature, African spirituality, leadership, and preaching. His recent publication is Shame in the Individual Lament Psalms and African Spirituality. Daniel Nii Aboagye Aryeh is dean of the School of Theology at Perez University College, Winneba Ghana. His speciality is New Testament Studies and Biblical Greek. He recently published Urban Public Space Evangelism: Evangelism in Market Places in Ghana; Biblical, Traditional, and Theological Framework for Understanding Christian Prophetism in Ghana Today. His research interests are New Testament studies, mission, gender studies, and Pentecostalism.
