Christian Ethics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short

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Christian Ethics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

This Very Short Introduction to Christian ethics introduces the topic by examining its sources and historical basis. D. Stephen Long presents a discussion of the relationship between Christian ethics, modern, and postmodern ethics, and explores practical issues including sex, money, and power. Long recognises the inherent difficulties in bringing together 'Christian' and 'ethics' but argues that this is an important task for both the Christian faith and for
ethics.

Arguing that Christian ethics are not a precise science, but the cultivation of practical wisdom from a range of sources, Long also discusses some of the failures of the Christian tradition, including the crusades, the conquest, slavery, inquistions, and the Galileo affair. Placing them in the context of the theory and practice of ethics and their historical persepctive, he notes the challenges they raise for Christian ethics.

He concludes with a discussion of their implications in the modern era, considering how this affects our lives in the present age.

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Country	USA
Author	D. Stephen Long
Binding	Kindle Edition
Brand	Long, D. Stephen
EAN	9780199568864
Edition	1
EISBN	9780191614248
Format	Kindle eBook
ISBN	0199568863
Label	OUP Oxford
Manufacturer	OUP Oxford
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	148
PublicationDate	2010-07-29
Publisher	OUP Oxford
ReleaseDate	2010-07-29
Studio	OUP Oxford

Christian Ethics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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