Hearing Earth's Call: Life and Livelihood in First John

ECOLOGY & JUSTICE SERIES “Whether you are a pastor, student, theologian, or concerned believer, this book offers a timely resource for reading Scripture with open eyes and listening hearts attuned to the cry of the Earth and of the poor as outlined by Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’.” –Sébastien Doane, Université Laval; author, Reading the Bible amid the Environmental Crisis   “Clear, concise, and compelling!” –Alicia D. Myers, associate professor, New Testament, Baylor University; research fellow, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa   “I highly recommend this ground-breaking, accessible book, which will gift the reader with profound and challenging insights!” –Kathleen P. Rushton, RSM, independent researcher, Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand First John is not immediately thought of as one of the environmentalist texts of the Bible, but Rodolfo Felices Luna’s fresh approach to its themes of life and love reveal a rich inheritance for both eco-critic