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The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs

Respecting and Caring for All God's Creation

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The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs

By: Joel Salatin
Narrated by: Joel Salatin
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 From Christian libertarian farmer Joel Salatin, a clarion call to readers to honor the animals and the land, and produce food based on spiritual principles.
What on earth is The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs? It's an inspiring call to action for people of faith . . . a heartfelt plea to heed the Bible's guidance . . . .

It's an important and thought-provoking explanation of how by simply appreciating the marvelous pigness of pigs, we are celebrating the Glory of God.

As a man of deep faith and student of the Bible, and as a respected and successful ecological family farmer, Joel Salatin knows that God created heaven and earth and meant for all living organisms to be true to their nature and their endowed holy purpose. He intended for us to respect and care for His gift of creation, not to ravage and mistreat it for our own pleasure or wealth.

The example that inspires the book's title explains what Salatin means: when huge corporate farms confine pigs in cramped and dark pens, inject them with antibiotics and feed them herbicide-saturated food simply to increase profits, they are not respecting them as a creation of God or allowing them to express even their most rudimentary uniqueness - that special role that is part of His design. Every living organism has a God-given uniqueness to its life that must be honored and respected, and too often that is not happening today.

Salatin shows us the long overlooked ethics and instructions in the Bible for how to eat, how to shop, how to think about how we farm and feed the world. Through scripture and Biblical stories, he shows us why it's more vital than ever to look to the good book rather than corporate America when feeding the country and your family.

Salatin makes a compelling case for Christian stewardship of the earth and how it relates to every action we take regarding our food. He also opens our eyes to a common misconception many Christians may have about environmentalism: it's not a bad thing, and definitely not just the province of secular liberals; it's really a very good thing, part of heeding God's Word.

With warmth and with humor, but with no less piercing criticism of the industrial food complex, Salatin brings readers on a fascinating journey of farming, food and faith. Readers will not say grace over their plates the same way ever again. Agricultural & Food Sciences Animal Husbandry Christian Living Christianity Politics & Government Science
All stars
Most relevant
Informing, uplifting, eye opening and inspiring , all this I will endeavour to fulfil on my acquired piece of nature.

Truly inspired !

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Joel does a fantastic job of handling a controversial subject on an enjoyable engaging and non-threatening way.

Engaging, informative and entertaining

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Joel shares his revelations about biblical principles and their deep correlation with a functional food system. Joel seeks to bridge the gap between the left and the right, the christian and the secular, and unite them behind a common goal of instituting regenerative practices on a culture altering scale. Joel achieves this while maintaining his integrity as a follower of Christ. This is a very well done author narrated audiobook and shows the broad skill set Joel has developed.

Well done Mr Salatin.

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a other beautiful book that I recommend to all Christians and unbeliever that wonder what food / farm system they want to patronize. why this is portant ?
Because God good and perfect will is the most important thing to be aware of...

Challenging, Convicting and full of Hope

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even if you aren't mindful of the topic, it's worth a listen. Joel's books are all good but this one is special.

All Christians should listen to this

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