Loof die Here vir sy ekosisteem: Verslag van 'n ekoteologiese Ieeservaring met Psalm 104

Abstract

Praise the Lord for his ecosystem: Report on an ecotheological reading experience with Psalm 104. This article summarises the record of a conscious approach by the writer to interpret Psalm I04 with a comprehensive methodology against the available knowledge of the ecosystemic status of the world. In preparation for this reading the exegete had to reflect on his choice� of exegetical method, his own being and presuppositions, knowledge on ecology itself and ecological crisis-talk, and knowledge on the place of creation theology within the Old Testament and its interpretation. A cursory representation of the outcome of the reading, regarding the structure of Psalm I04 and an example of ecotheological interpretation of the inclusio, is included.