Augustine and one of latin americas leading theologians, writing from the perspective of ecofeminism and liberation theology. That is, theology is a communal endeavor done by the church and for the church. Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism that sees environmentalism, and the relationship between women and the earth, as foundational to its analysis and practice. Overview gebaras succinct yet moving statement of her principles of ecofeminism shows how intertwined are the tarnished environment around her and the poverty that afflicts her neighbors. Reconciling the cross in the theologies of edward schillebeeckx and ivone gebara.
She holds doctorates in philosophy and religious studies and has taught for many years at the theology institute of recife iter. Ivone gebara is a brazilian sister of our lady canoneses of st. Ivone gebara has 16 books on goodreads with 576 ratings. Brazilian theologian ivone gebaras longing for running water builds on assumptions. Ecofeminism and liberation by ivone gebara minneapolis. As ivone gebara s work demonstrates, the political aspect of theology can be injected into the core of emerging ecotheologies. Gebaras development and conceptualisation of the notion of. The book includes case studies, essays, theoretical works, and articles on ecofeminist movements from many of the worlds regions including taiwan, mexico, kenya, chile, india, brazil, canada, england and the united states. In the pioneering works of authors such as francoise deuabonne, rosemary radford ruether, karren griffin, and carolyn merchant in the 1970s and early 1. Recently i had the opportunity to meet ivone gebara and discuss dimensions of this book with her in an ethics classroom setting. See all books authored by ivone gebara, including out of the depths. At the end of my lecture someone asked me about the precise meaning of ecofeminism. As ivone gebaras work demonstrates, the political aspect of theology can be injected into the core of emerging ecotheologies.
Ecofeminism and liberation biblical reflections on ministry by ivone gebara. Some theorists, such as ynestra king, name it as a third wave of feminism. For this reason, we have decided to feature 18 latin american female theologians you should know about. Statement from ivone gebara, writer, philosopher and theologian from brazil on the vatican action against u. Her theology does not begin with absolutes from on high, but with daily life among poor women of latin america from whose context the interconnected dominations of race, class, gender and the earth are not a theory but a concrete reality. The author explores areas of consonance and contrast in the back grounds and methodologies of edward schillebeeckx and ivone gebara, especially as these are illumined in their respective ap proaches to the symbol of the cross. To download the entire spring 2009 issue of newwomen, newchurch, log in here if youre a member, or join woc today. Ecofeminism and liberation biblical reflections on ministry by ivone gebara 1999 paperback on. In the process, ecofeminist theologians can work to bridge the gap between theory and praxis. Fortress press, 1999, in journal of hispanic latino theology, 10.
The ecofeminist cosmologies of indian scientist vandana shiva and catholic theologian ivone gebara are examined. She argues that earth healing requires that humans become converted to a new. Ecofeminism and biblical interpretation for some time now ecofeminists have interpreted the bible both critically and hopefully. Ecofeminism historic and international evolution ecofeminism emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as myriad forms of feminist and environmental theories and activisms intersected.
Ecofeminism and biblical interpretation clas users. Click to read more about longing for running water. One day i was giving a lecture in brazil about ecofeminism. Gebara s praxisorientated methodology also functions as a compass for the development of a political ecofeminist praxis. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Fortress press, 1999, in journal of hispanic latino. I enjoyed reading ivone gebara s longing for running water. Ecofeminist thinkers draw on the concept of gender to analyse the relationships between humans and the natural world.
It furthers the universitys objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. Rosemary radford ruether, ivone gebara, vandana shiva, susan grif. To download the entire spring 2009 issue of newwomen, newchurch, log in here if. Books by ivone gebara author of longing for running water. Ecofeminism and liberation 1999, ivone gebara draws a connection between western thought, christianity, and environmental destruction. Plaskow and ivone gebara have used ecofeminist ethics as a basis for critical and selective re interpretations of biblical material. The main point of the book is that an entirely new way of thinking and doing theology is urgently needed in the face of the ecological destruction of our planet. Please note that what follows are summaries and not my original thoughts. For instance the word ecofeminism is not in brazilian dictionaries and in all latin america only a small number of persons know its meaning. Ecofeminism and liberation biblical reflections on ministry ivone gebara on. Gebaras succinct yet moving statement of her principles of ecofeminism shows how intertwined are the tarnished environment around her and the poverty that afflicts her neighbors. Ecofeminism and liberation and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle.
An ecofeminist theology of earth healing 1992 by ruether and longing for running water. She shows how the connections between western thought, partriachal. Laura hobgoodoster ecofeminism emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as myriad forms of feminist and environmental theories and activisms intersected. For instance the word ecofeminism is not in brazilian dictionaries and in all latin america only a. Ecofeminism and liberation ebook written by ivone gebara. The ecofeminism of ivone gebara elaine nogueiragodsey 10.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The joy of gebaras book lives in her solidarity with her neighborhood and her deep connection to the soil that neighborhood occupies. Ivone gebara is unquestionably the most original theologian working from an ecofeminist liberation perspective from latin america today. Rosemary radford ruether and ivone gebara provide two examples of ecofeminist thought. Gebaras succinct yet moving statement of her principles of ecofeminism.
Questia read the fulltext online edition of longing for running water. Ecofeminismo latinoamericano systemic alternatives. Connections among the unjustified domination of women, other oppressed groups, and nonhuman nature have long been recognized. Ecofeminism and liberation usf scholarship repository. Ivone gebaras transformative feminist liberation theology elaine nogueiragodsey university of cape town abstract this paper explores the life and work of brazilian catholic nun and leading latin american feminist liberation theologian ivone gebara. Nov 27, 2012 this pin was discovered by heather kinz. Gebara s succinct yet moving statements of the principles of ecofeminism shows how intertwined are the tarnished environment around her and the poverty that afflicts her neighbors. From her experiences with the brazilian poor womens movement she develops a gritty urban ecofeminism and indeed. Gebaras task in the book my task is to point to the possibility of reinterpreting some key elements with the christian tradition for the purpose of reconstructing the earths body, the human body, and our relationship with all living bodies.
This book advocates and explains the position of ecofeminism from a latin american perspective. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. For instance the word ecofeminism is not in brazilian dictionaries and in all latin. The paper aims to examine gebaras commitment to social justice based on her calling. It is from this context that gebara reflects on the themes of theology, on epistemology, the nature of the human person, god, jesus and redemptive hope rosemary radford ruether about the author. Women religious by ivone gebara by guest contributor on may 4, 2012 12 statement from ivone gebara, writer, philosopher and theologian from brazil on the vatican action against u. From her experiences with the brazilian poor womens movement she develops a gritty urban ecofeminism and indeed articulates a whole worldview. Ecofeminism and liberation by ivone gebara fortress press.
Gebara s succinct yet moving statement of her principles of ecofeminism shows how intertwined are the tarnished environment around her and the poverty that afflicts her neighbors. For example, in gaia and god 1992 ruether reinterprets the biblical motif of covenant to encompass the covenant of creation in which we are to be. Gebaras succinct yet moving statements of the principles of ecofeminism shows how intertwined are the tarnished environment around her and the poverty that afflicts her neighbors. Gebaras praxisorientated methodology also functions as a compass for the development of a political ecofeminist praxis. Ivone gebara speaking and greeting admirers at mount st. Once again, we watch dumbfounded as the congregation for the doctrine of the faith directs a doctrinal assessment of or a calling attention to or the punishment of those who, according to. I enjoyed reading ivone gebaras longing for running water. Gebara has long been a spokeswoman for poor women in brazil. Ivone gebara, a brazilian sister of notre dame, is one of latin americas leading women theologians. Womens experience of evil and salvation, and levantate y anda. Connections among the unjustified domination of women, other oppressed groups, and. Ecofeminism and liberation biblical reflections on ministry author.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read longing for running water. Gebaras succinct yet moving statements of the principles of eco. Oxford university press is a department of the university of oxford. A word on things new and old 1995 and longing for running water. Alert to the ways biblical religion has been implicated in the oppression of women and the domination of nature, ecofeminist theologians such as rosemary radford ruether, judith. Longing for running water by ivone gebara goodreads. Christian churches in brazil, while it is hard to be a feminist, it is harder to be an ecofeminist. Discusses ecofeminism in the context of the social, political and ecological consequences of globalization. Ecofeminism and liberation biblical reflections on ministry. Ecofeminism religious aspects christianity feminist theology longing for running water.
Two of zeds bestknown authors, one an economist, the other a physicist and philosopher, come together in this book on a controversial environmental agenda. The theme of interconnectedness also dominates chapter two, where gebara offers a cosmic and. Ivone gebara books list of books by author ivone gebara. For nearly two decades gebara has been a professor at the theological institute of recife. Ecofeminism and liberation by ivone gebara, 1999 online research library. A theology that dismisses the voices of christians in the majority world and the margins of society is a theology that ends up denying the catholicity of the church. Ivone, gebara, longing for running water running water.
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