{"product_id":"refugia-faith-seeking-hidden-shelters-ordinary-wonders-and-the-healing-of-the-earth-hardcover","title":"Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDebra Rienstra\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRefugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth \u003c\/i\u003eexplores how Christian spirituality and practice must adapt to prepare for life on a climate-altered planet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRefugia\u003c\/i\u003e (reh-FU-jee-ah) is a biological term describing places of shelter where life endures in times of crisis, such as a volcanic eruption, fire, or stressed climate. Ideally, these refugia endure, expand, and connect so that new life emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebra Rienstra applies this concept to human culture and faith, asking, In this era of ecological devastation, how can Christians become people of refugia? How can we find and nurture these refugia, not only in the biomes of the earth, but in our human cultural systems and in our spiritual lives? How can we apply all our love and creativity to this task as never before?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRienstra recounts her own process of reeducation--beginning not as a scientist or an outdoors enthusiast but by examining the wisdom of theologians and philosophers, farmers and nature writers, scientists and activists, and especially people on the margins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy weaving nature writing, personal narrative, and theological reflection, Rienstra grapples honestly with her own fears and longings and points toward a way forward--a way to transform Christian spirituality and practice, become a healer on a damaged earth, and inspire others to do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRefugia Faith \u003c\/i\u003espeaks to people securely within the faith as well as to those on the edge, providing a suitable entry for those who sense that this era of upheaval requires a transformed faith but who don't quite know where to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 269\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.1 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 22, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966849122605,"sku":"9781506473796","price":27.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/bkJGK2JPc2VpMkxQWGwyT1B4MWhhZz09.webp?v=1775539335","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/refugia-faith-seeking-hidden-shelters-ordinary-wonders-and-the-healing-of-the-earth-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}