The rapidly deteriorating ecological situation is a great, new and unprecedented challenge to Christian faith. This book, authored by Per Larsson and published by the Christian Conference of Asia, is an introduction to Ecological Theology, prepared as a manual for students at theological seminaries and other church related institutions in Asia.

Also other Christians faced with the threat of environmental destruction could find inspiration and guidelines for Christian thinking and action here. The intention is to provide readers with a practical and understandable tool in order to awaken awareness and better see the relationship between the environmental crisis and Christian life at large. The ignorance among many Christians and even theologians about the biblical foundations for ecological involvement is striking and should be a matter for grave concem. The author forcefully argues that Christians have been given a fundamental and special responsibility as stewards of God's creation. They have a complimentar