Library of Paul’s Writings

A searchable library of H. Paul Santmire’s writings from 1958 to the present: books, articles, chapters, op-eds, sermons, lectures, and reports. Type a word or phrase to search the full text, or use the filters below to browse by topic, kind of work, or decade — these are two separate tools, so use one at a time rather than combining them. The library is maintained in Zotero, where scholars can also download citations.

Santmire, H. Paul. 2024. The Earth and the Fullness Thereof: A Down-Home Reader in Ecological Theology. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2022. EcoActivist Testament: Faith Explorations for Fellow Travelers. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2020. Celebrating Nature by Faith: Studies in Reformation Theology in an Era of Global Emergency. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2017. Behold the Lilies: Jesus and the Contemplation of Nature — A Primer. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2016. “St. Francis in Stone: Celebrating the Gothic More.” dialog: A Journal of Theology 87 (2): 432.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2016. “The Promise of the Trinity Prayer An Ecological Spirituality.” 4/2016.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2015. “Rescuing St. Francis – For Pope Francis.” Manuscript, 2015.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2014. Before Nature: A Christian Spirituality. Minneapolis: Fortress Press.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2011. “Toward a Cosmic Christology: A Kerygmatic Proposal.” Theology and Science 9 (3): 287-305.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2011. “Creation and Salvation According to Martin Luther: Creation as the Good and Integral Background.” Manuscript, July 2011.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2010. “On the Theological Achievement of James Nash.” 2/10/2010.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2010. “From Consumerism to Stewardship: The Troublesome Ambiguities of an Attractive Option.” Unpublished manuscript, 12/2010.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2010. “Martin Luther the Word of God and Nature Reformation Hermeneutics in Context.” In Ecological Hermeneutics.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2010. “Preaching in Consonance with Science The Case of Violence in Nature.” Manuscript, 2010?
Santmire, H. Paul. 2009. “George Rouault Thoughts at the End of an Exhibit.” dialog: A Journal of Theology 48 (2): 126-127.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2009. “Ecology, Justice, Liturgy: A Theological Autobiography.” dialog: A Journal of Theology 48 (3): 267-278.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2008. Ritualizing Nature: Renewing Christian Liturgy in a Time of Crisis. Minneapolis: Fortress Press.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2008. “Reclaiming the Ecological Augustine: The Promise of Metaphorical Analysis.” Manuscript, 2008.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2007. “Ritualizing Nature: The First step of the New Journey.” National Council of Churches.
Santmire, H. Paul and Cobb. 2006. “The World of Nature According to the Protestant Tradition.” In The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Ecology.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2005. “Vocation Contemplation and Exteriority An Exploration in Spiritual Theology.” Manuscript, 2005.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2005. “A Reformation Theology of Nature Transfigured – Joseph Sittler’s Invitation to See as Well as to Hear.” Theology Today 61 (4).
Santmire, H. Paul. 2004. “Why I Love the Earth.” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sacramento CA, Good Shepherd Sacramento, 2/1/2004.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2003. “So That He Might Fill All Things: Comprehending the Cosmic Love of Christ.” dialog: A Journal of Theology 42 (3): 257-278.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2003. “A Critical Challenge for Ecological Theology: Liturgical Renewal.” Sewanee Theological Review 46 (4): 423-446.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2003. “Farming for God.” The Christian Century 120 (22): 23-25.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2003. “Partnership with Nature According to the Scriptures: Beyond the Theology of Stewardship.” Christian Scholar’s Review 32 (4): 381-412.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2003. “The Spirituality of Nature and the Poor: Revisiting the Historic Vision of St. Francis.” In Tending the Holy: Spiritual Direction Across Traditions. Edited by Norvene Vest. Morehouse Publishing.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2003. “Review of The Reenchantment of Nature: The Denial of Religion and the Ecological Crisis, by Alister McGrath.” Christian Century 120 (2): 37-40.
Santmire, H. Paul. 2002. “Celtic Saints and the Ecology of Death.” dialog: A Journal of Theology 41 (4): 302-309.