Religious ethics Books

This religious book explores the relationship between human will and divine will. The author, Hieremias Drexelius, argues that humans can achieve perfect happiness by conforming their will to God's will. The book provides a philosophical and theological...

William McDonald's book delves into the biblical concept of holiness and how it can be achieved through a scriptural way of life. McDonald argues that a true understanding of holiness requires more than just avoiding sin, but actively pursuing...

Pacifism, jihad and militarism--are these the only alternatives to global injustice? J. Daryl Charles considers the "just war" teaching of the church throughout history, comparing it with both pacifism and jihad/militarism and addressing the unique...

Drawing on information from demographers, economists, ecologists, and sociologists, Bratton argues that individuals should use Christian values when dealing with the regulation of human population. "Theological groundwork for developing a Christian...

The Responsible Self was H. Richard Niebuhr's most important work in Christian ethics, and it remains a landmark contribution to the field.Here Niebuhr probes the fundamental character of the moral life. He finds the key in the concept of responsibility,...

In this radical reinterpretation of Rousseau, Jeremiah Alberg reveals the neglected theological dimension of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's philosophy. Alberg shows how only Christianity can bring the coherence of Rousseau's system to light, arguing that the...

It has now been twenty years since the Executive Commitee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland, called upon churches worldwide to urgently address the issue of HIV/AIDS. The call arose out of a consultation on the theme...

Africa is a religiously plural society with interaction between people of different religions and diverse value systems. The author, Professor of Comparative Religion in Uganda, describes and compares the position of traditional African religion,...

This book considers the problem of ecological degradation from the perspective of a Christian clergyman and hunter. Drawing on the tradition of Christian mysticism, the author offers a series of meditations on various aspects of the natural world,...

Religion in American Today describes how sacred powers and secular religions have overtaken and infiltrated Christianity. Secular religion is now dominant in America: It assumes the forms of personal religion and political religion. Christianity makes...

Funk is an African American musical genre that causes the average listener to have an uncontrollable desire to move their feet and dance. Funknology is a synthesis of ideas designed to cause the average reader to have an irresistible urge to move their...

The Pentecostal Hypothesis is the capacity to resist conventional wisdom in social actions.On a daily basis Pentecostals deploy or enact this capacity through the use of the formula: ""It does not make sense, but it makes spirit"" in their...

Given the fierce urgency of now, this important book confronts and addresses key problems and questions of political theology with the aim of proposing a radical political theology for the Anthropocene Age. LaMothe invites readers to think and be...

How does God manifest himself in the world? Through the righteous lives of his holy people (the saints). As a religion of witnesses, Christianity is dependent upon its saints (defined as activated disciples) to ""testify"" to the grace of Christ and the...

In 1984, Ron Sider challenged that until Christians are ready to risk everything in pursuit of peace, ""we dare never whisper another word about pacifism . . . Unless we are ready to die developing new nonviolent attempts to reduce conflict, we should...

This book helps Christian voters and politicians think through two perennial questions. Are we required to apply the judicial laws of the Old Testament to our present-day political contexts? And if we are required to obey these laws, how shall we do so?...

Benedict de Spinoza's writings laid the groundwork for the 18th century Enlightenment and for modern Biblical criticism. By virtue of his magnum opus, the Ethics, Spinoza is considered one of Western philosophy's definitive ethicists. Men would never be...

The purpose of this book is to help those engaged in Christian formation, or those exploring faith perspectives for themselves, to see the Ten Commandments in a positive and liberating, rather than a restrictive, sense. Seen in the context of Israel's...

What is the Good Life? Learn from some of the greatest minds in Greek, Jewish, and Christian thought. Comparing their thought reveals a new apex reached in the age-old question concerning the relationship of Jerusalem and Athens, faith and reason. Few...

Children and Youth: Forming the Moral LifeEdied by Mary M. Doyle Roche Children and Youth: Forming the Moral Life Mary M. Doyle RocheThe Vice of ""Virtue"": Teaching Consumer Practice in an Unjust World Cristina L.H. TrainaFamilies in Crisis and the Need...

""Helps To A Devout Life"" is a religious text written by George Lawson in 1878. The book serves as a guide for those seeking to live a more devout and religious life. It covers a wide range of topics related to religious duties, including prayer,...

God's Ten Words: A Course of Lectures on the Decalogue is a book written by Walter Senior in 1880. The book is a series of lectures that explore the Ten Commandments, also known as the Decalogue, as found in the Bible. The lectures provide an in-depth...

Gleanings In Prose And Verse: Religious, Moral, And Literary is a book published in 1847 by S. Moon. The book is a collection of various writings, including essays, poems, and excerpts from novels and religious texts. The content is focused on religious,...

""Facts And Documents Bearing Upon The Legal And Moral Questions Connected With The Recent Destruction Of The Quarantine Buildings Of Staten Island"" is a historical book published in 1858 by the Executive Committee of Staten Island. The book contains...

The book ""Ethics of Nonconformity, and Workings of Willinghood"" was written by Edward Miall in 1848. It is a philosophical work that explores the concept of nonconformity and the workings of the human will. Miall argues that nonconformity is a...

The Call to Care: Charity in Ancient Christianity asks and answers pointed questions about charity, using ancient Christian literature immediately after the New Testament until the early 4th century. How important is charity to the Christian faith? ...

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""Three Phases of Christian Love"" is a book written by Mary Elizabeth Herbert and first published in 1867. The book explores the different stages or phases of love that a Christian experiences in their spiritual journey. The first phase of Christian...

Das Buch ""Pflichten Und Tugendlehre Der Vernunft Und Religion"" wurde im Jahr 1817 von Johann Heinrich Martin Ernesti ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um ein Werk, das sich mit der Ethik und Moral auseinandersetzt und dabei sowohl auf die Vernunft...

Today's shifting discourses regarding life and death are about theology, medicine, economics, and politics as much as they are about life and death. At the heart of one of these discourses is HIV & AIDS, a pandemic that allows for a slippery discussion...

Constructing Solidarity for a Liberative Ethic offers a critical path for all readers toward the transformation of white worldviews, theologies, ethics, and praxis. Specific guidance is directed towards white readers on working as allies in solidarity...

Bucar and Stalnaker's selection of new approaches to the comparative study of religious ethics provides an accessible introduction to the most current research in the field, and shows that a variety of perspectives on religious ethics are worth pursuing...

What does it mean to "be white"? Harvey asks this question in order to consider how white U.S. Americans can fully participate in racial justice-making. Exploring native, African, and white relationsat two moments of U.S. history, she illustrates how...

This thought-provoking book explores the connections between health, ethics, and soul. It analyzes how and why the soul has been lost from scientific discourses, healthcare practices, and ethical discussions, presenting suggestions for change. Arguing...

First published in 1893, this book presents a critique of mainstream Christianity from a humanist perspective. The author argues that modern Christianity has lost touch with its roots in the teachings of Jesus Christ and has instead become a form of...

This inspiring book explores the ways in which Christian principles can contribute to the well-being and success of nations. Drawing on examples from history and current events, the author makes a compelling case for the importance of faith in shaping...

This is a comprehensive guide to Catholic moral theology, including an in-depth exploration of sin and its consequences, as well as the means of grace by which sinners can be redeemed. Written in German and published in the early 20th century, the book...

Andrew Sibley argues that as a result of the rise of the Darwinian faith system and belief in the certainty of technological progress and unrestrained capitalism, we have lost a proper respect for nature and humanity. Ethical standards are now based on...

Editor H. Wayne House introduces a lively debate on varying Christian views of divorce and remarriage. Contributors include J. Carl Laney, William Heth, Thomas Edgar and Larry Richards.

A leading ethicist suggests ways to take the moral high road in one's personal life. In this topically relevant book on modern ethical issues, Dorff focuses on personal ethics, Judaism's distinctive way of understanding human nature, our role in life,...

This little book bridges the gap between Sunday and Monday for the Christian disciple because it exposes the relevance of Christ's teaching on wealth and possessions to everyday life. To Jesus, the secret of fulfilled living is about giving and not...