Water: A Matter of Life and Death (Interface Interface (Book 14)) - Softcover

Norman Habel; Peter Trudinger

 
9781921817069: Water: A Matter of Life and Death (Interface Interface (Book 14))

Synopsis

This volume of essays explores the significance of water and the current ecological crisis and examines this from both scientific and theological insights. It also examines the relevance of key biblical passages relating to water as a positive and a negative force. Contributors to this volume come from Australia, South Africa and the USA and a variety of disciplines. The cover design is an indigenous Australian artists depiction of the biblical theme of the Transfiguration in terms of local water traditions of life and death cycles of the lotus flower.

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About the Author

Norm Habel was born Yulecart, near Hamilton in Victoria, Australia. He was professor of Biblical Studies in the USA from 1960-1973. In 1974 he returned to Australia and established the first Religion Studies Dept in Australia. From 1984-87 he was Principal of Kodaikanal International School in South India. During his time in India, he and his wife Janice Orrell established the Grihini program, a school and community health program for oppressed Tribal and Dalit women in the remote hills around Kodaikanal.

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9781921511752: Water: A Matter of Life and Death: VOL 12 NO (Interface: A Forum for Theology in the World)

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ISBN 10:  1921511753 ISBN 13:  9781921511752
Publisher: ATF Press, 2009
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