02495cam a22003493u 4500 33178 UtSlPG 20260610133745.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 S Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde), 1858-1954 The Holy Earth Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-07-15 Produced by Bryan Ness, Asad Razzaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Holy Earth" by L. H. Bailey is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The book explores humanity's relationship with the earth, arguing for a profound respect and responsibility toward nature as a sacred entity. Bailey delves into themes of environmental ethics, agriculture, and the moral obligations individuals have in their use of natural resources. The opening of the book sets the tone by presenting the idea that the earth is not merely a resource to be exploited, but a living, sacred entity deserving of conscious stewardship. It begins by quoting the biblical phrase about the creation of the heavens and the earth, establishing a framework for the discussion that ties humanity's existence to divine purpose. Bailey emphasizes the importance of recognizing our responsibilities to the earth and suggests the need for a spiritual connection with nature. He critiques humanity's destructive habits and juxtaposes the urgency for sustainable practices with the simple, yet profound goodness of nature that must be appreciated and preserved. Through this lens, the author aims to inspire readers to rethink their interactions with the natural world, laying the groundwork for a broader exploration of these themes throughout the rest of the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Country life Nature Natural resources Earth (Planet) Conservation of natural resources https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33178 74024 74024