This book explores the Scriptures, science, and ethics for guidance on today’s ecological crisis. In Inhabiting Eden: Christians, the Bible, and the Ecological Crisis, Tull looks to the Bible for what it can tell us about our relationships, not just to the earth itself, but also to plant and animal life, to each other, to descendants who will inherit the planet from us, and to our Creator. She offers candid discussions on many current ecological problems that humans contribute to, such as the overuse of energy resources like gas and electricity, consumerism, food production systems—including land use and factory farming—toxic waste, and climate change. Each of the book’s nine chapters concludes with discussion questions and a practical exercise, making it ideal for both group and individual study. A workbook and leader’s guide are also available.

A review in the Presbyterian Outlook is here.
And one from Delaware Interfaith Power and Light.
And another in Perspectives: A Journal of Reformed Thought.
This one is by Prof. Richard Olson at Central Baptist Seminary in Kansas.
And by Prof. Thomas Mann, a biblical scholar in North Carolina.
And a couple more here and here from blogs.

View a sample of Inhabiting Eden, including table of contents, here.

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“Here’s a book that is right on target. Patricia Tull finds that rare balance between Bible study, personal reflection, ethical insight, and social commentary that will move readers to action. For those who think that the church should stay out of the ‘politics’ of climate change and creation care, this book is the perfect gift.”—William P. Brown, William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary

“With a gentle touch and inviting prose, Patricia Tull shares Scripture’s timely message for modern ecological challenges. Her words ring with hope that we may indeed recover Eden: a new and beautiful way of belonging rightly within the marvel of God’s Creation.”—Kyle T. Kramer, executive director of the Earth and Spirit Center and author of A Time to Plant: Life Lessons in Work, Prayer, and Dirt

“The Bible speaks in many ways about God’s commitment to Creation, and our calling to be good stewards. Trisha Tull lifts up these Biblical voices with passion, humor, and real sensitivity, and helps us hear God’s word in a new way.”—Fletcher Harper, Episcopal priest and executive director of GreenFaith