ABSTRACT

Gaia, the scientific theory founded by James Lovelock in 1979, embraces the earth as a whole, dynamic entity whose sum is always larger than its parts. While science and theology are often seen as contraries, which negate or dilute one another, Gaia theory harmonizes both systems of thought. Sacred Gaia cogently describes Gaia theory's analysis of human and earthly evolution. Anne Primavesi's remarkable, effortlessly coherent book helps us to recognize the sacredness of our origins and our responsibility for the future.

chapter |9 pages

Coevolutionary organisms

chapter |13 pages

Description and distinction

chapter |10 pages

Evolutionary description

chapter |12 pages

Poietic process

chapter |9 pages

Justice and judgment

chapter |12 pages

Justice North and South

chapter |15 pages

Freedom for theology

chapter |13 pages

Freedom from competition

chapter |17 pages

The ordering of God

chapter |14 pages

Life as gift event

chapter |12 pages

Sacred gift