Environmental Spirituality

Discover the Ancient Wisdom of Shinto. For those who are seeking a deeper connection with nature, a stronger sense of community, and a more balanced approach to life? Look no further than Shinto - A Primer – a simple guide to one of the world's most fascinating spiritual traditions. Imagine walking through a forest, feeling the energy of ancient trees, the rustling wind and crystal-clear streams. Picture yourself participating in vibrant festivals that bring entire communities together in joyous celebration. See a life where every day begins with a moment of heartfelt gratitude for the ...

A “profound and inspiring” collection of Indigenous wisdom for “anyone wanting the healing of self, society, and of our shared planet” (Peter Levine, author of Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma). Penobscot leader, lawyer, and activist Sherri Mitchell offers enduring lessons rooted in...

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a poignant memoir about her spiritual epiphany and an appeal for why everyone can find a reason for hope. Dr. Jane Goodall's revolutionary study of chimpanzees in Tanzania's Gombe preserve...

Canadian botanist, biochemist and visionary Diana Beresford-Kroeger's startling insights into the hidden life of trees have already sparked a quiet revolution in how we understand our relationship to forests. Now, in a captivating account of how her life led her to these illuminating and crucial...

Are you tired of hearing that saving the planet is all about sacrifice? What if the real solution isn’t austerity—but awe? Eco-Spirituality for Beginners: Connecting the Sacred and the Natural World is a beautifully written invitation to see the Earth not as a resource to be managed, but as something sacred to be honored. This isn’t another book filled with guilt, graphs, or gloom. It’s a guide for anyone who feels that spiritual longing and environmental concern aren’t separate paths—they’re the same road. You’ll learn how to: Reconnect with nature through simple, ...

As news reports of the horrific December 2004 tsunami in Asia reached the rest of the world, commentators were quick to seize upon the disaster as proof of either God’s power or God’s nonexistence, asking over and over, How could a good and loving God - if such exists - allow such suffering? In The Doors of the Sea, David Bentley Hart speaks at once to those skeptical of Christian faith and to those who use their Christian faith to rationalize senseless human suffering.

Using her expertise in ancient Israelite society and economy as well as in biblical theology, Richter walks listeners through passages familiar and not-so-familiar, showing how significant environmental theology is in the Bible's witness. She then calls Christians to apply that message to today's environmental concerns. Richter is a master Bible scholar. Each chapter in this timely book draws out a biblical mandate about care for the land, for domestic and wild animals, for people at the margins, and more. She is also a master storyteller.

Establishes that being in partnership with Nature is our birthright, explores the roots of our separation, and demonstrates that we are designed to communicate with Nature Offers six principles of co-creative partnership with Nature that serve as a map for guiding us back to our rightful...

Two of the world's greatest crises, systemic racism and environmental destruction, share the same origin story. The two are rooted in economic forces that exploit and oppress both people and land. Swanson shows how we can become communities of caretakers, the way to restore our relationship with creation and each other, and the holistic justice that can result.

Discover Nature’s Secrets is a transformative guide blending ancient wisdom, modern science, and soulful reflection to help you reconnect and grow. Across four parts—Ground Yourself, Restore Your Energy, Heal Naturally, and Grow Strongly—you will learn specific ways to incorporate natural elements into daily routines to boost emotional and physical well-being. This book guides you to bring nature’s principles into daily routines—like breathing intentionally, nourishing with earth-grown foods, and creating inner stability-to foster resilience and growth. If you feel overwhelmed, ...

Woodland Fae: Guardians of Nature's Balance Dive into the enchanting world of the Woodland Fae in this captivating exploration of myth, ecology, and spiritual wisdom. Author Ammanuel Santa Anna weaves a spellbinding narrative that bridges ancient folklore with modern environmental science, bringing the mystical guardians of the forest to vibrant life. Featuring Stunning Full-Color Illustrations This lavishly illustrated volume is a feast for the eyes as well as the mind. Each chapter is adorned with breathtaking, full-page artwork that transports you deep into the heart of the fairy realm. ...

There was a time when we didn’t need to be told the Earth was sacred. We knew. We felt it in the wind, heard it in the call of the hawk, and followed it across the grasslands under a canopy of stars. That wisdom isn’t lost—it’s waiting. Nature’s Wisdom: The Spirit of Tengrism and Eco-Spirituality is your invitation to reconnect. This 2-in-1 volume brings together two essential beginner’s guides—one rooted in the ancient spiritual tradition of Central Asia, the other in the growing movement that finds the divine in the living Earth. In clear, engaging language, this book ...

In The Nature of the Religious Right, Neall W. Pogue examines how white conservative evangelical Christians became a political force known for hostility toward environmental legislation. Before the 1990s, this group used ideas of nature to help construct the religious right movement while developing theologically based, eco-friendly philosophies that can be described as Christian environmental stewardship. On the twentieth anniversary of Earth Day in 1990, members of this conservative evangelical community tried to turn their eco-friendly philosophies into action.

It's time for a reality check. Ecopiety offers an absorbing examination of the intersections of environmental sensibilities, contemporary expressions of piety and devotion, and American popular culture. Ranging from portrayals of environmental sin and virtue such as the eco-pious depiction of Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey, to the green capitalism found in the world of mobile-device "carbon sin-tracking" software applications, to the socially conscious vegetarian vampires in True Blood.

With the aspiration of encouraging peace in the world, an uplifting spiritual fantasy. Wars in the middle east, terrorist attacks around the world, wide-spread pollution, global warming and devastating weather causing fires, floods, death and destruction. When will it ever end? But with the hope of altering the present course of human destiny, the Almighty ultimately decides to visit and chooses two disciples to assist with his attempt. One would be selected to spread his word, and the other would be given an opportunity to modify the path ahead. It would not be straightforward and He would...

At the age of 33, Erik Reece's father, a Baptist minister, took his own life, leaving Erik in the care of his grandmother and his grandfather - also a fundamentalist Baptist preacher and a pillar of his rural Virginia community. While Erik grew up with a conflicted relationship with Christianity, he unexpectedly found comfort in the Jefferson Bible. Inspired, he undertook what would become a spiritual and literary quest to identify an "American gospel" coursing through the work of both great and forgotten American geniuses, from William Byrd to Walt Whitman to Lynn Margulis.

Restored to Earth provides the first comprehensive examination of the religious and ethical dimensions and significance of contemporary restoration practice, an ethical framework that advances the field of environmental ethics in a more positive, action-oriented, experience-based direction. Van Wieren brings together insights and examples from restoration ecology, environmental ethics, religious studies, and conservation and Christian thought....

This book invites you into a realm where green life—plants, forests, moss, roots, and leaves—take on voice and meaning, forming a hidden structure that slips past the limits of ordinary perception. In this territory, plants are no longer mere scenery or passive decoration. They emerge as full participants in the world’s unfolding story. They send signals and make decisions. They remember, nurture, and maintain connections in silence. They think—but their thought is not a spark of sudden brilliance; it is a slow, continuous current.

En temps de crise, l'économie est souvent accusée de tous les maux. Mais si au lieu de la diaboliser, nous revisitons son rôle dans la société ? On pense en général qu'elle ne crée que des biens. C'est oublier sa vocation première : créer du lien, comme le montrent les réseaux d'économie solidaire. On pense aussi qu'elle épuise autant les ressources naturelles que les individus et les sociétés. C'est négliger les nouvelles pistes qui sont à notre portée, sources d'une croissance centrée sur le vivre-ensemble.