Episode 355 - Animals in the Bible: Creatures of the Same God with Michael Gilmour

Michael Gilmour, professor of English and Biblical Literature, brings a fascinating perspective on animals and animal ethics in the Bible. Sharing some little-known scriptures, he sheds light on the bond between God and animals and introduces the idea of living aspirationally - striving for God’s original plan for creation. We also discuss the wisdom in animal tales and the opportunity we have to express worship by our actions and choices.


Bio - Bio: Michael Gilmour is a professor of English and Biblical Literature at Providence University College in Manitoba, Canada. His current research and writing interests include religion and the Bible in popular music, C. S. Lewis, and animal ethics in theological perspective. He is the author of Animals in the Writings of C. S. Lewis and Reading the Margins: Encountering Bible Literature.

Professor Michael Gilmour essays:

https://sarx.org.uk/articles/christianity-and-animals/christian-veganism-michael-gilmour/

https://directionjournal.org/44/2/c-s-lewis-proposes-toast-health-to-all.html

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