Bibliograph

The book of nature, the astonishing beauty of God's first sacred text, Barbara Mahany

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The book of nature, the astonishing beauty of God's first sacred text, Barbara Mahany

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-187)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The book of nature

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1332781132

Responsibility statement

Barbara Mahany

Sub title

the astonishing beauty of God's first sacred text

Summary

"Before the sacred Scriptures were ever written, there was a much earlier text: The Book of Nature. Barbara Mahany invites us to discover an ancient theology that focuses on the text of God first revealed through creation--nature in all its kaleidoscopic turnings." --, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

How I learned to read the book of nature: a foreword -- Reading the book of nature -- On paying a particular attention -- Pages from the book of nature -- The earthly. Garden ; Woods ; Water's edge ; Earth's turning ; A litany of astonishments -- The liminal. Birds ; Gentle rain, thrashing storm ; Wind ; First snow ; A litany of astonishments -- The heavenly. Dawn ; Dusk ; Stars ; Moon ; A litany of astonishments -- Epilogue: Lamentations for the book of nature

Target audience

adult

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Astonishing beauty of God's first sacred text

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