Animal Theology

Animal Theology is a 1994 book by the ethicist and theologian Andrew Linzey, published by SCM Press. It examines how Christian theology and ethics relate to the treatment of non-human animals, arguing that traditional doctrines have been overly anthropocentric and that animals should be recognised as part of the moral and spiritual community. Linzey develops a framework based on principles of reverence, responsibility, and rights, applying it to issues such as animal experimentation, hunting, and vegetarianism. The book has been noted by reviewers for its contribution to Christian ethics and animal theology, with some praising its moral vision and others questioning its selective use of biblical sources and its absolutist stance on animal exploitation.