This is a single volume that effectively introduces students to the full breadth of the discipline of Christian ethics. This reader captures the range of timely issues related to ethics but not at the expense of essays that show the theoretical foundations of the field. Part One examines the sources of Christian Ethics—Scripture, tradition, philosophy, and science. The norms, forms, and contexts of Christian moral theories are reviewed in Part Two. The final section discusses contemporary questions about human sexuality, medical practice, the use of force, economic justice, ecological responsibility, and more. Relevant biblical readings and a series of case studies accentuate the text.
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Pastor and head of staff at Roland Park Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, Maryland.
Thomas D. Kennedy is dean and professor of philosophy at Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia.
Allen Verhey is Professor of Christian Ethics at Duke Divinity School. He holds a doctorate from Yale University and has served as director of the Institute of Religion at the Texas Medical Center and as the Blekkink professor of religion at Hope College.
Thomas D. Kennedy is dean and professor of philosophy at Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia.
Allen Verhey is Professor of Christian Ethics at Duke Divinity School. He holds a doctorate from Yale University and has served as director of the Institute of Religion at the Texas Medical Center and as the Blekkink professor of religion at Hope College.
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This book is a remarkable collection of important writings from leading Christian ethicists on a variety of key topics. The editors have selected important articles from virtually every corner of Christian ethics and organized them in a very logical arrangement, so that the book flows nicely. Though admittedly dense, this book is a treasure trove for for anyone wanting a thorough introduction to the field of Christian ethics.
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When I've read more of it, perhaps I'll expand on this, but for now, know that this is an excellent resource in Christian ethical thought. Good selection of schools of thought and thought-provoking questions to get you started thinking ethically yourself.
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I had to buy this book as part of a college course curriculum.
If you are a hard core philosopher you will love this book. If not, be prepared to be bored and confused. While I must admit that several of the articles in this book were very thought provoking and forced me to think outside my usual box, they were also very hard reads, at times very confusing. I am not any sort of avid reader and I typically only really enjoy reading books that I have chosen for myself but I am a pretty intelligent person so take what I say as you will. The average or below average reader will find this book very difficult to get through - even if it is for a college course.
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- The Nature and Destiny of Man, Volume 1 by Reinhold Niebuhr on 7 pages
- The Kingdom of God by Jr. Richard G. 'Jack' Laine on 6 pages
- Community of Character: Towards a Constructive Christian Social Ethic by Stanley Hauerwas on 6 pages
- Christ and Culture (Torchbooks) by H. Richard Niebuhr on 5 pages
- City of God (Concerning the City of God Against the Pagans) (Pelican Classics) by Augustine of Hippo on 5 pages
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- The Ethics of Gender: New Dimensions to Religious Ethics by Susan Parsons on page 13, and Back Matter
- Between Pacifism and Jihad: Just War and Christian Tradition by J. Daryl Charles in Back Matter
- Remembering Jesus: Christian Community, Scripture, and the Moral Life by Allen Verhey on page 417
- Remembering Jesus: Christian Community, Scripture, and the Moral Life by Allen Verhey on page 417
- Character, Choices & Community: The Three Faces of Christian Ethics by Russell B. Conners in Back Matter
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