From Creation to New Creation: What the Bible Has to Say about Climate Change

Plagues, droughts, floods, locusts, fire, infestations. . . .  The Bible is filled with them.  Today our planet is beset with mounting ecological disasters of biblical proportions.  In this special adult education offering, we will explore what wisdom can be gained from the ancient Scriptures for such a time as this with resilience, responsibility, and realistic hope. We will also seek to answer the question: what does being a disciple of Jesus Christ have to do with stewardship of our shared world?

Join us for a special Adult Education session on October 2 at 12 pm.

William P. Brown is the William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. His writings explore the intersecting issues of ecology, justice, faith, and science from various biblical perspectives. He is the author of numerous essays and books, including Wisdom’s Wonder, The Seven Pillars of Creation, Seeing the Psalms, Sacred Sense, Handbook to Old Testament Exegesis, and most recently Deep Calls to Deep: The Psalms in Dialogue amid Disruption. Much of his work is driven by the desire to promote dialogue among diverse participants to foster mutual understanding and equity. Bill is ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and loves teaching Sunday School. Bill was co-editor of Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology from 1996 to 2003.