The Christian Moral Life: Practices of Piety [Paperback]

Timothy Sedgwick (Author), Bruce Chilton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1999

A reverent look at Christian ethics rooted in prayer, worship, and service.

What does it mean to live morally today? How do the Ten Commandments inform everyday life? This encouraging new book introduces Christian ethics by showing readers that faithful moral living is achieved through the daily "practice of piety." Timothy Sedgwick explores the foundations of Christian ethics, as seen by both Catholics and Protestants, and develops a constructive view of morality as a way of life. Taking into account the central themes of Christian ethics, Sedgwick shows how effective piety is built on spiritual disciplines that deepen our experience of God: prayer, worship, self-examination, simplicity, and acts of hospitality.

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Forward Movement Publications (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802846475
• ISBN-13: 978-0802846471
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,523,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Christian Ethics in Every Day Language, June 26, 2000

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In "The Christian Moral Life: Practices of Piety," Timothy Sedgwick provides the reader with historical practices of the Christian faith such as hospitality, worship and table fellowship in language that is easy to understand. Basic principles of Christian Ethics are presented in this same manner. He accomplishes this by using not only historical information on early Christian communities, but also by relating issues and ideas to his own life. As he is an Episcopalian, the book does have an Anglican bias, but its basic ideas and principles are adaptable to virtually any Christian denomination. For an intriguing, understandable discussion of Christian Ethics and Christain practices, I highly recommend Sedgwick's "The Christian Moral Life: Practices of Piety."