Food, Farming and Faith. By Gary W. Fick. State University of New York Press, Albany, NY. 2008. 223 p. $14.98, Euro 12.1, ISBN 978-0-7914-7384-9 (paperback: alkaline paper).

摘要

Food, Farming and Faith focuses on the teachings of the Bible that describe ancient agricultural and cultural practices, with the aim to describe our agricultural history and to provide guidance for the development of more sustainable agricultural systems. In addition, the author attempts to show how the Bible's teaching can be used as a basis for overcoming other global challenges such as our expanding population, degradation of natural resources, lack of women's rights and poverty. In this modern age, we can forget the historical roots of our agricultural practices, even those of us involved with agriculture. Dr Fick's reminder serves to reconnect us, as well as encourage us to look to the past for solutions for the future.