Animal Theologians

Andrew Linzey editor Clair Linzey editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc

Published:20th Jun '23

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Many people who have thought about God have not thought about animals, or about the relationship between the two. But among those who have are some of the most celebrated religious thinkers, including Michel de Montaigne, Thomas Tryon, John Wesley, John Ruskin, Leo Tolstoy, Mohandas K. Gandhi, Albert Schweitzer, and Paul Tillich. This volume comprises 24 scholarly studies that detail challenges to the dominant anthropocentrism of most religious traditions. The editors have brought together Jewish, Unitarian, Christian, transcendentalist, Muslim, Hindu, Dissenting, deist, and Quaker voices, each offering a unique theological perspective that counters the neglect of the nonhuman. Animal Theologians is divided into three parts starting with the pioneers who first saw a relationship between animals and divinity, those who contributed to the expansion of social sensibility to animals, and ending with the work of contemporary theologians. The essays in this volume use contextual and historical background to describe what led animal theologians to their beliefs, and then pave way for further developments in this expanding field. This volume is an act of reclaiming different religious traditions for animals by recovering lost voices.

This insightful anthology is a treasure trove of often hidden gems. This parade of writings, from the early pioneers to the most current thought leaders, offers a library of resources for all who wish to deepen their understanding of animal theology. Andrew Linzey and Clair Linzey have given us a wonderful gift. * Paul J. Kirbas, President and Paul Tillich Professor of Theology and Culture, Graduate Theological Foundation *
A broad-ranging engagement with seminal figures in the history of animal theology, this book is required reading for anyone seriously engaged in constructive theological reflection in the areas of animal theology and ethics. * James Helmer, Associate Professor of Theological Ethics, Xavier University *
This is why I strongly recommend this wonderful book, because readers of the inspirational essays will motivate people to make positive dietary changes. * Richard H. Schwartz, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, College of Staten Island, Times of Israel *
Animal Theologians was a real eye-opener! From graphic accounts of how animals are slaughtered to how utterly reliant we are on other life forms. The book is full of insightful facts including why cows are sacred in India to how contemplative appreciation and gratitude awaken our conscience to the interconnectedness of all life. * Michelle Deans, Michelle's Monologues *

ISBN: 9780197655559

Dimensions: 157mm x 235mm x 28mm

Weight: 680g

472 pages