I read on the Beatitudes blog (taken from Sustainablog) recently that HarperOne is offering a new Bible that seems quite interesting: The Green Bible. Not only is the Bible made of sustainable materials (recycled paper, using soy-based ink, with a cotton/linen cover), but it includes “green” features such as:
- Information on how to read the Bible through a green lens,
- Green-Letter Edition – verses that speak to God’s care for creation will be highlighted in green ink,
- Quotes from Christian teachings on creation throughout the ages from St. Augustine to C.S. Lewis,
- Inspirational poems from St. Francis of Assisi and Wendell Berry,
- Green Bible “trail guides”, pointing out six green themes throughout the scriptures,
- A green topical index,
- And even a resource guide with suggestions to help your congregation get more involved in the green movement and practical ways to make a difference in your daily life.
Chad Crawford, who wrote the post, rightly points out, “You don’t need a new eco-friendly Bible to be a green Christian. Keeping that old tattered Bible you got when you were baptized or confirmed is still greener than purchasing one made with recycled paper.” But if you’re looking for a new Bible (that isn’t the standard study Bible) and you’re into “green” stuff, this looks like an interesting choice. For some reason, I can find the pre-order page on Amazon, but cannot find it on the publisher’s website. If anyone else can find it on the publisher site, let me know.
Oh, and it’s NRSV.
