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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/10294
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dc.contributor.advisorStudebaker, Steven M.en_US
dc.contributor.authorHiuser, Krisen_US
dc.date.accessioned2014-06-18T16:50:43Z-
dc.date.available2014-06-18T16:50:43Z-
dc.date.created2011-07-14en_US
dc.date.issued2010en_US
dc.identifier.otheropendissertations/5345en_US
dc.identifier.other6367en_US
dc.identifier.other2100297en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11375/10294-
dc.description.abstract<p>This thesis commends an understanding of animals as creatures of inherent value, based on the care which God has for them. In support of this understanding, this thesis first examines the history of animals in the Christian tradition suggesting a minor but consistent place for them. Next the nature of animals in Scripture is examined, and in addition to support for God's care for creatures, human dominion, the image of God, and the possession of a soul by animals are also examined. Following this the use of animals in Scripture is studied including food and sacrificial uses, involving discussion on the fallen way now allowed by God, and the high value of life. Finally eschatological images involving animals found in Genesis, Isaiah, and Revelation are examined and the possibility of animal salvation is examined. Based on the idea of animals as creatures of value, an ethical examination of factory farming is undertaken, and the practice is rejected due to the excessive harm it bears upon animals.</p>en_US
dc.subjectReligionen_US
dc.subjectReligionen_US
dc.titleTo Kill A Mockingbird? : A Theology of Animals and a Christian Responseen_US
dc.typethesisen_US
dc.contributor.departmentDivinity Collegeen_US
dc.description.degreeMaster of Theological Studies (MTS)en_US
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