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Christian Ethics: A Brief History (Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion)

Christian Ethics: A Brief History (Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion)
This enlightening book steers readers through the challenges and moral issues, providing a clear and decisive history of the main figures and texts in Christian ethics.
- A short and lively history of Christian ethics, exploring how Christianity has always had to grapple with complex moral problems - from questions about the status of early Christians who renounced their religion under Roman torture, through to current debates about euthanasia
- Engages with the main texts and figures in Christian ethics, including Augustine, Benedict, Aquinas, Luther and Barth
- Considers questions such as human will, the proper form of Christian life, natural law, and whether human nature is at odds with Christian ethics
- Concludes with a thought-provoking chapter considering the role that Christian ethics can play in contemporary moral debates and ethical dilemmas
Country USA
Brand Wiley-Blackwell
Manufacturer Wiley-Blackwell
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2009-04-03
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781405115186

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