Open Book Publishers black white illustrations God's Babies Natalism and Bible

Description: Open Book Publishers black white illustrations God's Babies Natalism and Bible Description Our SKU: N1_01415_9781783740529_1783740523 Item Brand: Open Book Publishers Item MPN: black & white illustrations The human population's annual total consumption is not sustainable by one planet. This unprecedented situation calls for a reformation in religious cultures that promote a large ideal family size. Many observers assume that Christianity is inevitably part of this problem because it promotes "family values" and statistically, in America and elsewhere, has a higher birthrate than nonreligious people. This book explores diverse ideas about human reproduction in the church past and present. It investigates an extreme fringe of U.S. Protestantism, including the Quiverfull movement, that use Old Testament "fruitful" verses to support natalist ideas explicitly promoting higher fecundity. It also challenges the claim by some natalists that Martin Luther in the 16th century advocated similar ideas. This book argues that natalism is inappropriate as a Christian application of Scripture, especially since rich populations' total footprints are detrimental to biodiversity and to human welfare. It explores the ancient cultural context of the Bible verses quoted by natalists. Challenging the assumption that religion normally promotes fecundity, the book finds surprising exceptions among early Christians (with a special focus on Saint Augustine) since they advocated spiritual fecundity in preference to biological fecundity. Finally the book uses a hermeneutic lens derived from Genesis 1, and prioritising the modern problem of biodiversity, to provide ecological interpretations of the Bible's "fruitful" verses. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding a past or future purchase. Check out our entire store for more great products and deals!! Warranty Our inventory is purchased from various different manufacturers, retailers, and 3rd party sources. We do not represent or make any claim regarding any manufacturers warranty. We do however make every possible attempt to accurately describe the inventory we sell and stand behind it. We offer a no-questions asked 30-day return policy on everything we sell if the item is in the same condition it was sold in. If you have any issues at all with your purchase please feel free to contact us, we want to make it right!! Shipping All items are carefully packed and properly protected for shipment. We use several different carriers and choose the most economical for the item and destination based on the estimated handling and transit time. Please make every attempt possible to verify that part/product being purchased is correct for your application In the event of shipping damage, item not as expected, or any other reason to desire to return the product, please feel to contact us. At this time we do not offer internation shipping. About 8TEN Industries Since 2016, 8TEN Industries has been a leading asset recovery provider supporting national retailers, brands, and manufacturers. Our 60,000 square foot processing and distribution facility located in Cass City, Michigan has allowed us to become industry leader in turning difficult problems for manufacturers into great deals for our customers. More Items Store Contact Follow Us 8TEN Industries

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