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The History of Stewardship

The History of Stewardship. Interpreting texts. Historical context - Why did the writer say that? Present-day context - How do we understand the text today?. Genesis 1-2 in historical context. Ancient, pre-industrial context Threats of nature Genesis: ‘subduing’ nature for survival.

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The History of Stewardship

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  1. The History of Stewardship

  2. Interpreting texts • Historical context - Why did the writer say that? • Present-day context - How do we understand the text today?

  3. Genesis 1-2in historical context • Ancient, pre-industrial context • Threats of nature • Genesis: ‘subduing’ naturefor survival

  4. Modern science:controlling nature for human benefit • Renaissance/Enlightenment (16th century) • Optimistic time • Genesis: using human power

  5. An age of ecological crisis • End to optimism • Environmental damage • Genesis: care and responsibility

  6. For discussion • Do you think texts have one meaning or can their meaning change? • How far are interpretations of biblical texts influenced by the concerns of the age in which the interpreter lives? • Is the emphasis on stewardship the product of what the Bible says, or of our environmental crisis, or both?

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