Author Description

In this book, twelve indigenous and religious leaders from different parts of the world speak about the sacredness of nature. Their age-old wisdom inspires us to think differently about how we deal with everything that lives. The Greenlandic shaman Angakkorsuaq, the American Indian leader Chief Lane Jr., Masai leader Mwarabu, the Buddhist nun Shih, the Islamic poet Ur Rehman Chishti, Orthodox rabbi Slifkin, Mayan priest Sac Coyoy, Hindu prince Jhala, Aztec leader Sanchez, leader of the Canadian Bear Clan Wawatie, Bishop Smeets of Roermond and theologian Valerio of Rochester Cathedral. Ancient natural wisdom from all regions! About the authors PIM MARTENS has a PhD in applied mathematics ànd biological sciences, is professor of planetary health, a scientivist, and integrates scientific knowledge with his passion for animals and nature. He advocates for good relationships between humans, animals, and nature. MARLOES VAN DE GOOR rescues animals and helps human and non-human animals live life to the full. She is CEO of the Institute for Animal Ethics, the Vegan Medical Association, the Vegan Veterinary Association, and chair of the interfaith foundation Church & Animal.