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Exploring Christian ethics : an introduction to key methods and debates / Craig Hovey.

By: Publisher: London : SPCK, 2018Description: vii, 290 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780281071029
  • 0281071020
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Contents:
Part I. What Makes Christian Ethics Christian? -- 1. The Bible -- 2. Following Jesus -- 3. Some key theological themes -- Part II. What Makes Christian Ethics Ethics? -- 4. Classic roots -- 5. Modern options -- 6. Contemporary challenges -- Part III. The Stuff of Christian Ethics -- 7. Baptism and identity -- 8. Mercy and peace -- 9. Justice from above (order) -- 10. Justice from below (liberation) -- 11. Sexuality -- 12. Vulnerable life -- 13. Challenges posed by science and technology.
Summary: Studying Christian ethics tends to involve talking about what we should or, more often, shouldn’t do. The aim of this book, however, is to explore Christian ethics within a wider, more positive framework -- one that encourages a joyful way of living that flows naturally out of the abundant goodness of God’s life and character, as revealed in Christ.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Main Collection Bishopdale Theological College BJ1251 HOV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A42278149
Main Collection John Kinder Theological Library BJ1251 HOV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A42306328

Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-285) and index.

Part I. What Makes Christian Ethics Christian? -- 1. The Bible -- 2. Following Jesus -- 3. Some key theological themes -- Part II. What Makes Christian Ethics Ethics? -- 4. Classic roots -- 5. Modern options -- 6. Contemporary challenges -- Part III. The Stuff of Christian Ethics -- 7. Baptism and identity -- 8. Mercy and peace -- 9. Justice from above (order) -- 10. Justice from below (liberation) -- 11. Sexuality -- 12. Vulnerable life -- 13. Challenges posed by science and technology.

Studying Christian ethics tends to involve talking about what we should or, more often, shouldn’t do. The aim of this book, however, is to explore Christian ethics within a wider, more positive framework -- one that encourages a joyful way of living that flows naturally out of the abundant goodness of God’s life and character, as revealed in Christ.

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