An Introduction to Christian Ethics - Couverture souple

Crook, Roger H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 013125782X ISBN 13 : 9780131257825

Editeur : Routledge, 1994

Synopsis

Book by Crook Roger H

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

This introductory text presents a Christian method for making decisions and applies it to some of the major ethical issues of today. Author Roger H. Crook effectively integrates both historical and sociological material throughout the book.

Focusing on value rather than duty in moral decision-making, An Introduction to Christian Ethics, Fourth Edition, emphasizes a continuing respect for scripture, tradition, and the Christian community as resources in the consideration of contemporary moral issues.

Topics include:

• An Overview of Ethics
• Alternatives to Christian Ethics
• Alternatives within Christian Ethics
• Sources of Guidance
• Biblical Ethics
• Faith Working through Love
• Human Sexuality and the Marriage Relationship
• Life and Death: Issues in Biomedical Ethics
• Christian Ethics and Ethnicity
• The Status of Women
• Citizenship in a Democracy
• Punishment for Crime
• War and the Quest for Peace
• Work, Property, and Community
• Ecology and Moral Responsibility

New material in the Fourth Edition includes:

• Updated statistics and illustrative materials
• New approaches to Alternatives to Christian Ethics; Human Sexuality; Biomedical Ethics; and Ethnicity
• Updated Bibliography

Présentation de l'éditeur :

For an undergraduate introductory-level course in Christian Ethics.

Comprehensive introduction to the study of Christian ethics. Emphasizing the use of scripture, tradition, and the Christian community. It describes a variety of contemporary approaches to the consideration of ethical issues. The predominant perspective is Protestant Christian.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 1994
• ISBN 10: 013125782X
• ISBN 13: 9780131257825
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 288