Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor
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Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor is a theological and ecological work by Leonardo Boff that links environmental degradation with social injustice, arguing for the liberation of both the planet and oppressed peoples.
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| Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor Context triple: [Leonardo Boff, notableWork, Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor]
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A.
Cries from the Heart
Cries from the Heart is a Christian inspirational book by pastor and author Johann Christoph Arnold that explores themes of suffering, hope, and finding meaning through faith.
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B.
The Voice of One Crying
The Voice of One Crying is the English title of John Gower’s Latin poem *Vox Clamantis*, a medieval work best known for its moral and political commentary on 14th-century English society and events like the Peasants’ Revolt.
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C.
Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile
Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile is a 2009 science fiction novel by James Patrick Kelly, originally published under the title "Europa," that explores human and posthuman encounters on Jupiter’s icy moon.
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D.
Cry of the City
Cry of the City is a 1948 film noir crime drama directed by Robert Siodmak, known for its gritty depiction of urban corruption and moral ambiguity in postwar New York City.
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E.
God of the Oppressed
God of the Oppressed is a seminal theological work by James H. Cone that articulates Black liberation theology by portraying God’s solidarity with the oppressed in the struggle against racism and injustice.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor Target entity description: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor is a theological and ecological work by Leonardo Boff that links environmental degradation with social injustice, arguing for the liberation of both the planet and oppressed peoples.
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A.
Cries from the Heart
Cries from the Heart is a Christian inspirational book by pastor and author Johann Christoph Arnold that explores themes of suffering, hope, and finding meaning through faith.
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B.
The Voice of One Crying
The Voice of One Crying is the English title of John Gower’s Latin poem *Vox Clamantis*, a medieval work best known for its moral and political commentary on 14th-century English society and events like the Peasants’ Revolt.
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C.
Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile
Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile is a 2009 science fiction novel by James Patrick Kelly, originally published under the title "Europa," that explores human and posthuman encounters on Jupiter’s icy moon.
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D.
Cry of the City
Cry of the City is a 1948 film noir crime drama directed by Robert Siodmak, known for its gritty depiction of urban corruption and moral ambiguity in postwar New York City.
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E.
God of the Oppressed
God of the Oppressed is a seminal theological work by James H. Cone that articulates Black liberation theology by portraying God’s solidarity with the oppressed in the struggle against racism and injustice.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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ecological work ⓘ theological work ⓘ |
| arguesThat |
care for the poor and care for the Earth are inseparable
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ecological crisis and social oppression are interconnected ⓘ liberation must include both humans and nature ⓘ |
| author | Leonardo Boff ⓘ |
| callsFor |
conversion of lifestyles
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defense of the rights of the Earth ⓘ defense of the rights of the poor ⓘ transformation of economic structures ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Brazil ⓘ |
| critiques |
anthropocentrism
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capitalist models of development ⓘ consumerism ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
responsibility toward creation
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solidarity with the poor ⓘ spirituality of ecological care ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
environmental ethics
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global ecological crisis ⓘ poverty ⓘ social justice ⓘ structural injustice ⓘ |
| genre | non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
Global South
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linked to:
global South
Latin American context ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Catholic social teaching
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Latin American liberation theology ⓘ ecological science ⓘ |
| language | Portuguese ⓘ |
| mainDiscipline |
Catholic theology
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ecotheology ⓘ liberation theology ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
liberation of oppressed peoples
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liberation of the planet ⓘ link between environmental degradation and social injustice ⓘ |
| notableFor | early articulation of ecotheology in liberationist terms ⓘ |
| originalTitle | Grito da Terra, Grito dos Pobres ⓘ |
| proposes | an integral approach to ecology and justice ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
eco-justice
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integral ecology ⓘ option for the poor ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Christianity
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Roman Catholicism ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
Christian communities
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environmental activists ⓘ social justice advocates ⓘ theologians ⓘ |
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