Nature as Spiritual Practice

This innovative book by Steven Chase blends theological, scriptural, historical, and cultural discussions to reclaim the role of nature in the formation of Christian spiritual and moral identity.

Chase shows that the Bible is full of natural images and that nature itself functions as a holy text, testifying boldly to the glory and goodness of the creator. He advocated befriending God's creation as a crucial element of practicing Christian faith, highlights the power of nature to soothe and heal the soul, and encourages Christians to meditate, pray, and worship outdoors.

Nature as Spiritual Practice is enhanced by a companion Field Guide with additional "creational practices" to lead readers into more profound knowledge of themselves and their Creator, instill in them reverence for and companionship with nature, and awaken in them a greater commitment to creation care.