New and different readings of biblical texts are one conse-quence of a growing awareness of the environmental crisis and how it relates to social relations, especially in urban settings. Walter Brueggemann explores readings from Isaiah and how they relate to the environment and urban crisis. He approaches the readings as an artistic-theo-logical history of the city of Jerusalem-a case study of urban environmental crisis that resulted from a lost sense of covenantal neighborliness. Brueggemann divides the book into three parts and reflects on Jerusalem: its failure, demise, and prospect. Brueggemann uncovers some alarming paral-lels in today's urban crises, and offers a demanding but hopeful challenge to faith. This resource is an excellent tool for Bible study groups and pastors who are concerned with our current urban situation.