An Introduction to Christian Ethics - Softcover

Crook Ph.D., Roger H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130341495 ISBN 13: 9780130341495

Verlag: Pearson, 2001

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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.

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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

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Pearson
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0130341495
• ISBN 13: 9780130341495
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 4
• Anzahl der Seiten: 305
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italien