Eco-Theological Implications of Psalms 8 in The Context of Biodiversity Preservation and Field Hunting in Osun Groove

Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a globally recognized natural ecosystem with significant cultural and religious importance, faces growing threats to its biodiversity and ecotourism potential. The study highlights that unchecked encroachment from buffer zones and daily activities along roads are negatively impacting the grove's conservation efforts. It emphasizes the need for eco-theological governance, drawing on Psalms 8, to ensure biodiversity preservation rather than being governed by it. The research employed historical and exegetical analyses using secondary data, grounded in Jürgen Moltmann's theoretical framework. This approach underscores the grove's integral role in the cosmological system, balancing its spiritual significance with ecological sustainability.

D. O., A., E. O., T., O. J., O., I. O., A., J. A., O., & C. T., T. (2024). Eco-Theological Implications of Psalms 8 in The Context of Biodiversity Preservation and Field Hunting in Osun Groove. African Journal of Culture, History, Religion and Traditions, 7(2), 34–51. https://doi.org/10.52589/ajchrt-x1cqhlds