1. Edition - April 2010
77.90 Euro
2010. 360 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 1-4051-6886-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-6886-1 - John Wiley & Sons






Sample Chapter

Detailed description
This comprehensive anthology of primary documents and materials explores the evolution and study of Christian ethical principles. It may be used independently, or alongside the accompanying textbook, Introducing Christian Ethics, for a complete overview of the field.
* Represents the entire canon of Christian ethics, including first-hand accounts from major figures in the theological and ecclesial tradition
* Introduces foundational figures such as Augustine, Aquinas, and Luther; contemporary theorists including Jurgen Moltmann, Stanley Hauerwas, and Wendell Berry; in addition to work by work by non-theoretical figures, such as Ghandi and Martin Luther King
* Features useful introductory material that demonstrates the significance of each extract and how they relate to each other
* May be used independently or together with the accompanying textbook, Introducing Christian Ethics; both books share the same structure and are cross-referenced for ease of use

From the contents
Preface.

Part One: The Story of Christian Ethics.

1. The Story of God.

2. The Story of the Church.

3. The Story of Ethics.

4. The Story of Christian Ethics.

Part Two: The Questions Christian Ethics Asks.

5. Universal Ethics.

6. Subversive Ethics.

7. Ecclesial Ethics.

Part Three: The Questions Asked of Christian Ethics.

8. Good Order.

9. Good Life.

10. Good Relationships.

11. Good Beginnings and Endings.

12. Good Earth.

Source Credits.

Index.