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ABSTRACT
This research analyzes the ecological re-reading and re-visioning of ecological
hermeneutics based on modern civic sense. Ecology is one of the sensational global issues in
present and future. Prophetic missions and ministries in Israel’s prophets focus on the religious,
political and social sectors. However, human life and nature are interconnected; therefore, the
prophet Isaiah is very vigilant about maintaining the equilibrium of nature. Isaiah was one of
the prominent prophets in the 8th century BCE and was aware of the disaster that would face
Israel’s society and the world. Therefore, the Prophet understands that the stability and integrity
of the earth are essential factors for humankind’s survival.
Biblical interpretation is a general consideration of any reading of the Scriptures.
Biblical interpretation is a rewriting activity that considers ancient Scripture in light of the
human reader’s context. Therefore, an environmental interpretation must consciously establish
a connection between the Bible description and the pressing environmental questions of our
present context. Such an approach requires a paradigmatic shift. Ecology and ecosystems
develop themselves as a bona fide hermeneutical lens for reading the Scriptures, enabling
interpretation to inform the practice best.
The prophecies in Isaiah 24, 65: 17-19 are predictions that bring every reader to a deeper
understanding of the sustainable world order. The book of Prophecy accurately states that
human intervention changed the earth’s stability and equilibrium. In the context of Isaiah’s
prophecy, when it comes to the current environmental problems of the earth’s existence, it can
be seen that the earth’s existence is entirely in danger. According to this study, what can be
suggested as a solution are sustainable education and the sustainable development of suitable
alternatives to overcome the existential crisis for the earth.
Humans can find sustainable development a new way to not exploit the earth and the
planet’s elements. So, the fundamental component of any development is non-exploitation. It
is advisable to look for ways to reduce the risk of earth’s destruction while adopting methods
to further human development.
Keywords- Ecology, Environmental Crises, Isaiah 24, 65: 17-19, Eco-theology
Ecological hermeneutics, Modern Civic Sense, Human Existence, Sustainable Development.

Table of Content
Acknowledgement ii
Abstract iii
Abbreviations iv
Table of Content v
Chapter 1 1
Introduction 1
1.1 Research Motivation and Purpose 1
1.2 Extrapolation of Research Questions 2
1.3 Anticipated Results and Limitations 3
1.4 Relevant Literature Review 3
1.4.1Previous Studies of Isaiah 24 and 65 4
Chapter 2 10
Methodology 10
2.1 Research Process and Research Structure 10
2.2 Research Method 10
2.2.1 Definition of Ecology 10
2.2.2 Historical Background of the Ecological Studies 12
2.2.3 Ecological Criticisms and Concerns 13
2.2.4 Eco-theology 16
2.2.5 Ecological Hermeneutics 18
Chapter 3 21
Present Environmental Crisis 21
3.1 Climate Change 21
3.1.1 Climate Variables 22
3.1.2 Carbon Emission 23
3.1.3 Land and Climate Change 25
3.1.3.1 Energy 26
3.1.3.2 Agriculture 27
3.1.3.3 Water 28
3.1.3.4 Forestry 29
3.1.3.5 Costal 31
3.2 Population 32
3.2.1 Population Growth and Variation 33
3.2.2 Climate Change Impact 34
3.2.3 Population and Poverty 36
3.3 Human-made Disasters 37
3.4 Natural Disasters 37
3.5 Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Waste 38
3.6 Electronic Waste 41
Chapter 4 45
Ecology in the Bible 45
4:1 Ecology in the Book of Genesis 45
4.1.1 Creation and Ecology 45
4.1.2 Image of God 48
4.1.3 Biodiversity and Ecology 50
4.2 Ecology in the Book of Exodus 51
4.2.1 Wilderness 51
4.2.2 Plagues (related to water) 53
4.3 Ecology in the Book of Leviticus: Sabbath and Jubilee Year in Leviticus 25 55
4.4 Ecological Relationship to War in Deuteronomy 20:19-20 58
4.5 Ecology in Wisdom Literature: Creation and Wisdom 61
4.6 Ecology in the Books of Psalms 64
4.6.1 Earth Concerns 64
4.7 Ecology in Prophetic Books 68
4.7.1 Covenant and Ecology 69
4.7.2 War and Destruction 70
4.7.3 Ecology and Messianic Era 70
4.7.4 Prophetic Concerns of Land 72
4.7.5 Prophetic View of Justice for the Land 74
4.8 Ecology in the New Testament 76
4.8.1 Stewardship of Nature 77
4.8.2 The Kingdom of God 78
4.8.3 Pauline View of Ecology 80
4.8.4 Ecology in the Book of Revelation 81
Chapter 5 84
Exegetical Study and Theological Reflection of Isaiah 24 and 65: 17-19 84
5.1 The Book of Isaiah 84
5.1.1 Authorship 84
5.1.2 Historical Periods 86
5.1.3 Literary Structure 87
5.1.4 Apocalypse in Isaiah 24-27 88
5.2 Exegesis of Isaiah 24 and 65: 17-19 91
5.2.1 Structure 91
5.2.2 Genre 93
5.2.3 Settings 95
5.2.4 Intention 96
5.3 Ecological Interpretation of Isaiah 24 and 65:17-19 98
5.3.1 Isaiah 24 98
5.3.2 Isaiah 65:17-19 104
5.4 Ecological Re-reading and Re-visioning Isaiah 24 and 65: 17-19 109
Chapter 6 115
Conclusion 115
6.1 The Existence and Sustainability of the Earth is a Primary Concern in the New Era 115
6.2 Sustainability and Existence of the Earth and Humans 117
6.3 Remedies for the Existence and Sustainability of Humans and Earth 118
6.4 The Struggle for Justice and Rights of the Earth and its Creatures 121
6.5 Limitations and Further Studies 121
REFERENCES 124
APPENDIX (Hebrew Parsing and Translation of Isaiah 24:1-23 and 65: 17-19) 139

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