The Gospel According to the Earth: Why the Good Book Is a Green Book
"God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good."\ —Genesis 1:31\ \ As an emergency room doctor, Matthew Sleeth saw a disturbing increase in asthma, autoimmune diseases, cancers, and other environmentally related health issues. Although he considered himself an environmentalist, he lacked the commitment to do anything about it. One slow night in the ER, Sleeth picked up a Gideon's Bible in the waiting room. Although raised in a Christian home, he had long ago abandoned his...
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From the leading Christian voice for the green movement comes a primer on all the Bible teaches on caring for the earth. Mother Nature Network “An eye-opening look into the many characters and passages in the Bible that espouse common themes of environmentalism.”
\ The Huffington PostThe Gospel According to the Earth…is certain to have an impact in drawing more people of faith to the cause of humane concern.\ \ \ \ \ Shane Claiborne"From theology to lifestyle tips, Sleeth has created a masterpiece for the green revolution of God."\ \ \ Eugene Peterson"Matthew Sleeth bring[s] intelligence, passion, a biblically trained imagination, and mature Christian witness to the care of creation. The Gospel According to the Earth is a compelling personal invitation to join the company of followers of Jesus on this God-created and God-blessed earth."\ \ \ \ \ Jonathan Merritt"Matthew Sleeth is a breath of fresh air. He retells the Bible’s stories in ways that will stimulate your imagination, soften your heart, and challenge you to think more deeply about caring for creation. Read this book and fall in love with our majestic Creator."\ \ \ \ \ Shirley A. Mullen"The Gospel According to the Earth is not simply a 21st-century political agenda adopted by Christians. Sleeth brings to this work great clarity, accessibility, and a refreshing balance of reflection and practical advice."\ \ \ \ \ Christine Gutleben"Sleeth’s keen insights into the sensitive subjects of food choice, the use of natural resources, and consumerism help us to see these potentially divisive issues with new eyes. He highlights the significant opportunities we have daily to reflect God’s will on earth."\ \ \ \ \ Rusty Pritchard"This book is welcome refreshment to those of us who are weary with hearing the same few, tired, Bible verses trotted out. Sleeth relies on the whole of Scripture to make a case about what it means to be created in God’s image."\ \ \ \ \ Orlando Sentinel"Dr. Sleeth… has spoken more than 900 times in churches, schools and to media outlets-more than any other evangelical-about the biblical mandate to care for the Earth. His latest book is The Gospel According to the Earth: Why the Good Book is a Green Book."\ \ \ \ \ Mother Nature Network"An eye-opening look into the many characters and passages in the Bible that espouse common themes of environmentalism."\ \ \ \ \ Beliefnet Editors"Sleeth spends his days traveling and spreading the good news of green living . His bookThe Gospel According to the Earth explains how to embrace that good news for yourself."\ \ \ \ \ Christianity Today"Sleeth has been one of the more effective evangelists for creation care in the evangelical movement."\ \ \ \ \ BeliefNet“Sleeth spends his days traveling and spreading the good news of green living . His bookThe Gospel According to the Earth explains how to embrace that good news for yourself.”\ \
