The crown jewel of Bonhoeffer's body of work, Ethics is the culmination of his theological and personal odyssey. Based on careful reconstruction of the manuscripts, freshly and expertly translated and annotated, this new critical edition features an insightful Introduction by Clifford Green and an Afterword from the German edition's editors. ......
Two principles capture the essence of the Catholic position on the morality of sexuality: first, that any human genital act must occur within the framework of heterosexual marriage; second, every marriage act must remain open to the transmission of life. This work offers an overview of Catholicism and sexuality, and examines these principles.
Two principles capture the essence of the Catholic position on the morality of sexuality: first, that any human genital act must occur within the framework of heterosexual marriage; second, every marriage act must remain open to the transmission of life. This work offers an overview of Catholicism and sexuality, and examines these principles.
Surveys the historical development of Catholic moral theology in the United States from its 19th century roots. This book traces the development of pre-Vatican II moral theology that, with the exception of social ethics, had the limited purpose of training future confessors to know what actions are sinful and the degree of sinfulness.
Surveys the historical development of Catholic moral theology in the United States from its 19th century roots. This book traces the development of pre-Vatican II moral theology that, with the exception of social ethics, had the limited purpose of training future confessors to know what actions are sinful and the degree of sinfulness.
In contrast to many studies of New Testament ethics, which treat the New Testament in general and Paul in particular, this book focuses on the person of Jesus himself. Richard Burridge maintains that imitating Jesus means following both his words -- which are very demanding ethical teachings -- and his deeds and example of being inclusive and ......
Gathered for the Journey sets moral reasoning in a theological context of worship and discipleship (parta1), provides a framework for the moral life based on questions of human fulfillment (parta2), and demonstrates how these theological resources shape a distinctive approach to questions of globalization, Catholic social teaching, the family, war ......
The Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics continues to be an essential resource for students, faculty, and scholars in search of the latest developments, thinking, and issues in the world of Christian and religious ethics, publishing refereed scholarly articles as well as a professional resources section on teaching and scholarship in ......
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