Sharing Eden: Green Teachings from Jews, Christians and Muslims

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"Finding common ground between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism is a critical priority for the whole worldand nowhere is that common ground more evident or inspiring than on environmental issues." Jonathon Porritt, co-founder, Forum for the Future

"[A] very encouraging and helpful project, and I hope it inspires those in each of the three traditions to collaborate more in environmental thought."Sustainability in Crisis, United Kingdom

This introductory handbook combines beautiful and enlightening texts from each faith's religious teachings to address some of the most prominent environmental issues faced today, such as waste, climate change, and biodiversity. Each author brings a contemporary focus to the eternal challenge of caring for the environment and provides practical advice on how we can all do our share to protect it.

Sharing Eden sets out to show how respect for the environment is at the heart of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Natan Levy is the environmental liaison for the Chief Rabbi's Office and the rabbinical expert for the London School of Jewish Studies' Responsibility Unit, both based in the Untied Kingdom.

David Shreeve is the director of The Conservation Foundation, which he co-founded in 1982, and the environmental advisor to the Archbishops' Council of the Church of England.

Harfiyah Haleem is a trustee of the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (IFEES). She is also the editor of a collection of essays on Islam and the environment and co-editor of the Muslim Green Guide to Reducing Climate Change.

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."..likely to inform and inspire... It will [also] help environmentalists to have a fuller appreciation of religious beliefs." -- Porland Book Review"Sharing Eden is the right book for the right time." -- Spirituality and Practice.com."..the time has come to move beyond talk to united actions, especially now when we are experiencing multiple environmental crises." -- Spirituality and Practice.com"Studded with beautifully reproduced nature photos, this book is quick to read but has much for individuals and groups to digest and consider as options for bringing faith-based responses to environmental care." -- Booklist

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Natan Levy is the Rabbi of Shenley United Jewish Community. He is the Rabbinical Expert for the London School of Jewish Studies' Responsibility Unit and in 2009 was appointed as the Environmental Liaison to the Chief Rabbi's Office. From 2005 to 2008 he served as the Jewish Campus Chaplain for the Southwest of England. Born and educated in America, he is passionately concerned with issues of environmental justice and global morality. David Shreeve is the Director of The Conservation Foundation which he co-founded in 1982. He is also the Environmental Adviser to the Archbishops' Council of the Church of England and co-author of How Many Lightbulbs Does it Take to Change a Christian and Don't Stop at the Lights. He was awarded a Lambeth Degree in 2003 in recognition of his influence in helping the Church's understanding of environmental issues. Harfiyah Haleem is the editor of a collection of essays on Islam and the Environment, co-editor of The Muslim Green Guide to Reducing Climate Change and treasurer to the trustees of the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (IFEES). She works with people of all ages, giving talks and workshops to schools, universities and young people's groups, contributing to sustainability projects and is currently working on How Green is Your Deen, an Islam TV Channel series for teenagers.