Mark S Aidoo – författare

The book explores how African Christians in Ghana can think eco-theologically about the nexus of mining, waste pollution, water pollution, and land degradation. In 2017, the government of Ghana banned illegal mining and declared war against any activity that does not complement environmental protection and conservation of natural resources. The Christian church needs academic resources to support the campaign against the destruction of the land, water bodies, and environment. The papers presented generate theological imaginations in shaping the political campaign against the destruction of the land and the environment. Reflection on areas related to the theme includes: "e;The Concept of Land in the Bible"e;; "e;The Christian Church and the Galamsey Menace in West Africa"e;; "e;The Fulani Cattle Headsmen and Care for the Land"e;; "e;The Bible and the Environment: Towards an Agenda for Eco-theology in African Theological Institutions"e;; "e;Stewardship of the Land"e;; "e;The Menace of Mining in Ghana"e;; "e;Destruction of Water Bodies in Ghana"e;; and "e;The Menace of Plastic Waste in Ghana."e; This volume will serve as a textbook for theological students, the church, and other governmental agencies.

The book explores how the rhetorical function of «bôš» («shame») and its cognates within twelve Individual Lament Psalms (ILP) reflect persuasive responses aimed at enhancing the relational spirituality of the psalmist. It argues that the Hebrew terminology of «bôš» is used as a response to enhance a spirituality of relatedness. The author argues that the plea for positive shame is to enhance positive spirituality that leads to changes of attitude, repentance, faithfulness, self-knowledge, and wholeness. Negative shame influences negative spirituality that leads to destruction and unworthiness. The volume reflects African Christian spirituality elucidating the psalmist’s perception of positive shame.