Franciscan Writings

<p><b>This book explains key Franciscan values and a hope-filled vision of peace justice and</b> <b>sustainability for all of creation. </b>Dawn M. Nothwehr engages with a wide variety of topics such as: ecological sin environmental destruction a positive Franciscan soteriological path forward practical tools necessary for conversion planet-healing actions and life-sustaining changes. <p/>Part 1 includes two chapters on the Old and New Testament texts frequently utilized by St. Francis and St. Clare that uphold values essential for Franciscan ecotheology. Part 2 features a chapter on St. Francis and one on St. Clare mapping the distinct major landmarks of their vernacular theologies on creation care. The two chapters of Part 3 first outline the formal Franciscan theology and spirituality of St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio before diving into the Christology and ethics of Blessed John Duns Scotus. In four chapters Part 4 focuses on major ecological issues with an interdisciplinary approach considering current science Franciscan theology ethics spirituality and praxis. <p/>Designed for classroom use each chapter includes a wide variety of pedagogical features: primary texts reflection and application questions for reflection and discussion suggestions for action a short prayer and suggestions for further study.</p>