Description
At a time when climate change and environmental degradation demand urgent attention, this groundbreaking work bridges ancient Indian wisdom with contemporary ecological concerns. Indian Eco Theology: Theory and Practice examines how indigenous spiritual traditions—Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and tribal—offer profound insights into humanity’s relationship with nature. Unlike Western environmental ethics, Indian eco-theology draws from centuries of reverence for all life forms, viewing the Earth not as a resource but as sacred.
This scholarly yet accessible volume explores theoretical frameworks while demonstrating practical applications for environmental conservation rooted in Indian thought. Whether you’re a theology student, environmental activist, or spiritual seeker interested in sustainable living, this book provides a vital Indian perspective on one of our era’s most pressing challenges. Published by the respected Motilal Banarsidass, it’s essential reading for anyone exploring the intersection of spirituality, culture, and ecological responsibility.
- Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publications; First Edition (1 January 2023); Motilal Banarsidass Publications, 4741/23, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002, +911135624145, www.mlbd.com
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 234 pages
- ISBN-10 : 939175984X
- ISBN-13 : 978-9391759841
- Reading age : 15 years and up
- Item Weight : 788 g
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 1.5 cm
- Packer : Motilal Banarsidass Publications, 4741/23, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002, +911135624145, www.mlbd.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Eco Theology: Theory and Practice about?
This book explores how Indian spiritual traditions—including Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain philosophies—address environmental ethics and ecological responsibility. It combines theoretical frameworks from Indian theology with practical approaches to environmental conservation, offering an indigenous perspective on sustainability and humanity’s relationship with nature.
Who should read Indian Eco Theology: Theory and Practice?
This book is ideal for theology and religious studies students, environmental activists, researchers in ecological ethics, and anyone interested in Indian philosophy’s approach to environmental issues. It’s also valuable for spiritual seekers exploring how ancient wisdom can inform contemporary environmental challenges.
Is Indian Eco Theology available in India online?
Yes, you can buy Indian Eco Theology: Theory and Practice online in India at The Bookish Owl for ₹645. The hardcover edition published by Motilal Banarsidass is currently in stock and available for immediate delivery across India.
What makes Indian eco-theology different from Western environmental ethics?
Indian eco-theology is rooted in spiritual traditions that view nature as sacred and interconnected with all life, rather than as a resource to be managed. It draws from millennia-old practices of reverence for the Earth, animals, and plants, offering holistic perspectives that integrate spirituality, ethics, and environmental action.
How many pages is Indian Eco Theology: Theory and Practice?
The hardcover edition of Indian Eco Theology: Theory and Practice contains 234 pages. Published by Motilal Banarsidass in 2023, it’s a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of environmental theology from Indian perspectives.
