1st Edition
Animal Ethics and Theology The Lens of the Good Samaritan
Introduction 1. Responsibility, Imago Dei, and Animal Neighbors 2. ‘Caring’ for Animal Neighbors, Part I 3. ‘Caring’ for Animal Neighbors, Part II 4. Drawing Near to Animal Neighbors 5. Human Dominion and Animal Neighbors 6. Christian Eating and Animal Neighbors Conclusion: Naming the Animals Appendix Notes Bibliography Index
Biography
Daniel K. Miller received a Master of Divinity from Duke University and PhD in Theology and Ethics from the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of articles and book chapters on theological, environmental, and animal ethics.
"...A clear and persuasive argument for Christian responsibility to care for our animal neighbours." – Jennifer Brown, Animalwatch, Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals
"Miller’s book is an engaging one which presents a detailed account of the human relation to nonhuman animals in terms of the three themes of responsibility, caring and nearness…Miller builds a strong case for his presentation of an ethical responsibility towards animals founded upon an understanding of the animal as neighbor…Miller’s book is…a well-written and well-presented case for the theological significance of animal ethics." -Kris Hiuser, University of Chester, UK
