Listening to the Cedars: The Prophets as Defenders of Creation

ByChed Myers

Ched’s talk on ecojustice and the Bible in a class at Luther Seminary (November 2, 2006).

Originally published: Jul 28, 2010 | SKU: luthersem2006

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