Water and Water-Related Phenomena in the Old Testament Wisdom Literature: An Eco-Theological Exploration

Kivatsi Jonathan Kavusa's book explores the theme of water in the Wisdom books of the Old Testament, highlighting its positive and negative potential and drawing on Earth Bible principles for ecological responsibility.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Kivatsi Jonathan Kavusa delves into a crucial area of ecological interpretation within the Old Testament, specifically focusing on the theme of water in the Wisdom books, including the often overlooked deuterocanonical works. Kavusa's exploration encompasses both the negative and positive aspects of water, drawing upon four fundamental Earth Bible principles: intrinsic worth, interconnectedness, voice, and purpose. He begins by providing a comprehensive summary of existing studies and literature reviews on water and water-related motifs in the Old Testament. Subsequently, he delves into a detailed analysis of the books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Deuterocanonical wisdom, examining the diverse references to water as both a life-giving and life-threatening entity. Kavusa expands upon the themes of water management and sustainability, highlighting the intrinsic value of nature and the unpredictable, chaotic nature of water. This volume concludes with several valuable insights for ecological responsibility and a profound wisdom that can be applied to an eco-theological perspective, both within Kavusa's African context and in a broader, universal sense.

Kivatsi Jonathan Kavusa addresses a gap in the field of ecological readings of the Old Testament,exploring the theme of water in the Wisdom books,including the often-ignored deuterocanonical works.

Kavusa focuses on both the negative and positive potential of water,drawing in particular on four of the Earth Bible principles: intrinsic worth,interconnectedness,voice,and purpose.

Kavusa begins with a summary of the extant studies and literature reviews on water and water-related motifs in the Old Testament.

He then analyses the books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Deutero-canonical wisdom,examining the various references to water as life-giving or life-threatening entities,and expanding upon the themes of water management and sustainability,the intrinsic worth of nature and the unpredicatable,chaotic state of water.

This volume concludes with several insights for ecological responsibility and valuable wisdom for an eco-theological perspective,both in Kavusas African context and with a more universal application.

Weight: 536g
Dimension: 158 x 237 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780567687272