Is God a Vegetarian? - Christianity, Vegetarianism, and Animal Rights

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 241.693 EAN: 9780812693935 ISBN: 0812693930 Label: Open Court Publishing Company Manufacturer: Open Court Publishing Company Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 187 Publication Date: 1998-09 Publisher: Open Court Publishing Company Sales Rank: 676583 Studio: Open Court Publishing Company Related Items: Good News for All Creation: Vegetarianism as Christian Stewardship Animal Gospel Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy The Dominion of Love: Animal Rights According to the Bible Good Eating (The Christian Practice of Everyday Life) see more Editorial Review: Book Description: In IS GOD A VEGETARIAN?, a linguist and New Testament scholar attempts to answer the question being asked with greater and greater frequency: "Are Christians morally obligated to be vegetarians?" Richard Alan Young examines key biblical texts pertaining to dietary customs, vegetarianism, and animal rights, placing the passages in social context. He then provides readers with an in-depth exploration of the ethical dilemmas that Christians face when deciding whether they should be vegetarians. Young also addresses animal testing and experimentation, the fur industry, animal factories, and the effects of meat-eating on human health. Two vegetarian recipes are included at the end of each chapter and an epilogue comprises guidelines for becoming a vegetarian and a recommended reading list. Insightful and challenging, IS GOD A VEGETARIAN? poses provocative questions for vegetarians, Christians, and anyone reflecting upon his personal choices and ethical role in our world today. Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Could have been great, but author's thesis is misfocused. I agree with the author's overarching view of biblical hermeneutics -- searching for "directional markers" that build an internally consistent perspective, rather than (non-contextual) "proof texting," a generally paroxysmal and frivolous approach to scriptural study and application. But it seems unfortunate that, given this broadly impacting issue of meat production and consumption, Young has 'hung his hat' so specifically on the concept of 'cruelty' against animals, and of their 'rights', as these ... Read More Rating: - Clear, Concise, and Compelling Young's purpose in "Is God a Vegetarian?" is simple: to explore the biblical foundations for Christian vegetarianism. Young chooses to listen to "the entire story" of Scripture to make a case for Christian vegetarianism rather than relying on certain "proof-texts". The core of Young's argument is that the story of Scripture reveals that God is moving humans and animals towards a "peaceable kingdom" where they live together in harmony. Considering this, Christians should structure their ... Read More Rating: - Excellent Treatise on the Basis for Christian Vegetarianism I must say that I was initially put off by the title of this book. I assumed from the title that this must be another one of "those" Christian arguments for vegetarianism--you know, the ones that use out of context prooftexts to argue that Jesus really was a vegetarian. However, one of my colleagues did his Ph.D. work with Richard Alan Young, and he told me that Young was not only an excellent scholar, but a person who lived his convictions. So I decided to give the book a try, in spite of the title. ... Read More Rating: - Excellent book, not what I expected The title of this book scared me. I thought it would be one of those fanatic books about how Jesus could possibly be a vegetarian, etc. However once I started reading this book I found myself laughing at the chapter titles: "Was God the First Tanner", "will there be slaughterhouses in heaven." Young thoroughly answers questions that vegetarians and nonvegetarians alike grapple with in using the Bible as guide for life. While at times I felt he took passages out of context, the overall meaning ... Read More Rating: - a poignant book for vegetarians or non-vegetarians A very thoughtful friend (who is a vegetarian) recommended this book to me. Though a meat-eater for nearly 30 years, I decided to give this book a try. I was pleasantly surprised. First, Young writes in a cool, level-headed fashion that doesn't come across as angry or accusatory. Unlike other books on the subject, this feels more scholarly and balanced. Second, Young takes you through the Bible with remarkable insight. It is a deeply Christian work throughout. His arguments mainly depend ... 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