{"title":"Dean Phillip Bell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDean Phillip Bell\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate intersections of faith, culture, and ecology within the Judaic tradition. His works delve into how religious perspectives inform and shape our understanding of the environment, inviting readers to reflect on spirituality’s role in contemporary ecological issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, Bell's thoughtful scholarship bridges history and theology, offering a rich contemplation of the sacred relationship between people and the natural world. These books challenge and enrich our perceptions of religion’s place in global environmental discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"judaism-history-and-the-environment-by-dean-phillip-bell-9781350463219","title":"Judaism, History, and the Environment","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging creatively with Jewish texts and history, this book explores the interplay between history, Judaism, and the environment through the prism of natural disasters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical case studies include earthquakes in Georgian England, floods and fires in 18th-century Germany, plague in 17th-century Italy, and natural disasters experienced by Jews living in the Ottoman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than seeing religion as a stumbling block or as a cause of environmental degradation, these historical cases are instead brought into conversation with related classical Jewish texts and contemporary Jewish thought. Unlike studies that interpret religious texts through traditional hermeneutical lenses, \u003cem\u003eJudaism, History, and the Environment\u003c\/em\u003e is distinctly interdisciplinary, contributing significantly to the fields of Jewish studies, religious studies, ecology, and environmental humanities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapters explore new ways to think about contemporary environmental concerns, discussing the Anthropocene, causality and temporality, global and local contexts, and proscription. Dean Phillip Bell’s timely and important argument demonstrates how a new engagement with Jewish history and thought may help us to grapple with the environmental challenges of today and the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455607488748,"sku":"9781350463219","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/81sykRnw7-L._SL1500.jpg?v=1774787067"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dean-phillip-bell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}