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Plough Quarterly No. 4
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This issue of Plough Quarterly explores our relationship with the natural world. Hear from leading scientists, farmers, writers, activists, theologians, and artists who have set their hearts and minds and hands to caring for the earth for generations to come. Bold, hope-filled, and down-to-earth, Plough Quarterly features thought-provoking arti
In this issue, scientists, farmers, writers, and artists offer faith perspectives on caring for the earth.
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This issue of Plough Quarterly explores our relationship with the natural world. Hear from leading scientists, farmers, writers, activists, theologians, and artists who have set their hearts, minds, and hands to caring for the earth for generations to come.
Bold, hope-filled, and down-to-earth, Plough Quarterly features thought-provoking articles, commentary, interviews, short fiction, book reviews, poetry, and artwork to inspire everyday faith and action. Each issue brings together essential voices from many traditions to give you fresh insights on a core theme such as peacemaking, biblical justice, children and family, building community, man and woman, nature and the environment, nonviolence, or simple living.
Starting from the conviction that the teachings and example of Jesus can transform and renew our world, Plough Quarterly aims to apply them to all aspects of life, seeking common ground with all people of goodwill regardless of creed.
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ISBN: 9780874866681
Publisher: Plough Publishing House
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 March 2015
Country: United States
Imprint: Plough Publishing House
Illustration: 65 Halftones, color
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 190.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 226g
Pages: 72
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