Religious ethics Books

In the context of the rise of reactionary politics across the globe, this book seeks new ways of developing solidarity across religious, political and economic differences. Drawing on an increasingly influential Christian theological...

This book makes a significant contribution to the contemporary debate about equality and argues that Christian notions of equality are still challengingly relevant in today's world and in contemporary discussion.A central place is afforded to issues of...

In a career that spanned the periods before, during, and after the Second Vatican Council, Richard A. McCormick, S.J. (1922-2000), was one of the major American theologians who demonstrated broad interest in Christian theological ethics and has written...

Many Old Testament scholars have focused their studies of justice on the eighth-century BC prophets Isaiah, Amos and Micah, giving little or no attention to Hosea. Neglect of Hosea in relation to justice arises from the common notion that he was a...

Serving a Crucified King speaks to a growing crisis within the contemporary church, one of misplaced allegiance and misguided discipleship. If Jesus Christ is who we claim him to be, then we must ask ourselves: Are we truly conducting our lives and...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly and radically changing our lives and world. This book is a multidisciplinary engagement with the present and future impacts of AI from the standpoint of Christian faith. It provides technological, philosophical, and...

The overall problem raised in this book is that the Western culture of modern rationality, power, and economics departs from a rather narrow, secular and ego-centric worldview. Therefore, it does not recognize the identity of traditional cultures and...

The goods that we pursue in our lives are for us, first and foremost, goods that are particular and personal, and thus goods that are immediate to our attention. Not readily apparent to us are goods necessary for the flourishing of our lives but that can...

Few words inspire more fear in Americans these days than jihad. Its mere utterance conjures up images of car bombs exploding in crowded markets; Boeing 737s crashing into tall buildings; and flag-burning, gun-toting bearded Arab men shouting, ""allahu...

""The structural core problem of the Gnostic dualism between the god of creation and the god of redemption governs not only every religion of salvation and redemption. It is immanently given in every world in need of change and renewal, inescapably and...

Heroes And Hierarchs: Or Biblical Principles As Held By Baptists In The Contention For Religious Liberty (1895) is a book written by Samuel Haskell that explores the principles of religious liberty as held by Baptists. The book discusses the struggles...

A Guide To The Study Of Moral Evidence: Or Of That Species Of Reasoning, Which Relates To Matters Of Fact And Practice is a book written by James Edward Gambier and first published in 1834. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of moral...

God Against Slavery: And The Freedom And Duty Of The Pulpit To Rebuke It, As A Sin Against God is a book written by George Barrell Cheever in 1857. The book is a passionate argument against slavery, and it calls upon the Christian church to take a stand...

Ethics For Children is a book written by an anonymous member of the Church of England in 1829. The book is divided into daily portions, serving as an introduction to ethics for youth. The author aims to teach children the importance of moral behavior and...

""Neues Lehrbuch der Moral f�����r Theologen"" (1825) von Carl Friedrich Staudlin ist ein umfassendes Werk �����ber die christliche Ethik. Das Buch ist f�����r Theologen und Studierende konzipiert und bietet eine detaillierte Untersuchung der moralischen...

Le livre ""Le Liberalisme Est Un Peche"" (1887) de Salvany, Felix Sarda Y est une critique du lib�����ralisme et de ses effets sur la soci�����t����� et la religion. L'auteur soutient que le lib�����ralisme est un p�����ch����� car il encourage...

Isaac Williams' insightful book discusses the importance of reserve in communicating religious knowledge. Through this work, Williams provides a nuanced perspective on the role of language and communication in religious contexts, and invites readers to...

This collection of essays, first published in 1914, explores the concept of vocation from a Christian perspective, discussing the meaning of work, the role of the individual in society, and the relationship between faith and calling. The authors, Arthur...

In this landmark work of Dutch theology, Abraham Kuyper offers a bold and provocative critique of modernism and liberalism, arguing that these ideologies have led to the secularization and fragmentation of Western society. Drawing on the Reformed...

Heinrich Pesch geht in diesem Werk der Frage nach, welchen Beitrag die Kirche zur sozialen Befähigung der Menschen leisten kann. Dabei geht er auf historische und gegenwärtige Entwicklungen in der Kirche ein und entwickelt ein Modell für eine von der...

Un'opera teologica dell'Ottocento che si basa sulla Dottrina della Chiesa cattolica e sulla Bibbia. L'autore, Santo della Chiesa cattolica, affronta questioni di morale, di etica e di deontologia, offrendo anche spunti di riflessione sulla pratica...

Catastrophe - natural, economic, environmental and military - has become the defining feature of our time. The choice we have as Christians is how we deal with it.Do we see crisis as God's judgement or do we struggle to overcome it? Do we find our...

The New Ethics is a philosophical work written by John Howard Moore and originally published in 1907. The book explores the concept of ethics and morality in the context of modern society, examining the changing values and beliefs that have emerged in...

Hinduism and Christianity are different in structure and approach - but have a great deal in common in matters relating to ethics. This book, first published in 1969, is the first systematic and detailed work which attempts to bring out both the...

Bioethical issues are rarely out of view in Western societies. New developments in areas such as human embryology continually raise new ethical questions, while more familiar issues frequently reappear in public debate. These are issues of central...

Diagonal Advance argues for a radical revision of Christian thinking about the purpose of human life. Perfection is neither a vertical drop from the divine, nor a horizontal progression through social and personal development. Rather, it is a diagonal...

A grave danger lurks behind the seemingly friendly term of social justice. Contemporary social justice endangers our country, families, and, most importantly, the gospel of Jesus Christ. Social justice is, in many ways, a euphemism for cultural Marxism...

Contemporary questions about gender challenge our views of ourselves and the proverbial other. In this meticulously researched, well-written, and illuminating guide, Vincent Gil unpacks elements involved in gender-identity conflicts and intersexuality...

Open any other book on creativity, and you will hear the cliched rallying cries of current creative culture: Be True to Yourself! Find Your Voice! Express Your Authentic Self!This book is different.This book will not tell you to ""Be true to yourself,""...

Different ethical situations require different homiletical responses. John McClure organizes recent literature on ethics and preaching into four ethical approaches. Does your situation require public moral leadership? Then a communicative ethic is best...

Celebrar, agradecer y aceptar nuestro cuerpo humano y sus facultades (tanto físicas como psicológicas y espirituales) no es una tarea fácil. A menudo, según se presentan las etapas de la vida, un simple espejo puede cambiar nuestro enfoque y hacer que...

Although the financial disaster of 2008 proved devastatingly quick, the evolution of the bad faith that drove the collapse is a more gradual story, and one that David Bosworth powerfully narrates in The Demise of Virtue in Virtual America: The Moral...

"The eschatological and dualistic symbolism of the early Christians has misled us into thinking that the Gospel in its classic period has no concern with what we call social change," writes Wilder. Saint Paul's apparently conservative social views must...

Armies know all about killing. It is what they do, and ours does it more effectively than most. We are painfully coming to realize, however, that we are also especially good at killing our own ""from the inside out,"" silently, invisibly. In every major...

The emergence of Pentecostalism in Ghana has attracted a massive following and generated institutions that have significantly impacted Christian discourse and national life. The movement has produced prominent leaders who have developed exemplary...

""Care for creation has become marginalized in conversations concerning the quest for justice; nevertheless, our very lives depend on . . . respecting the earth. It is no accident that those most likely to be disenfranchised are those who depend the most...

Cross-racial pastoral ministry and multicultural ministry are wonderfully complex endeavors. Practical Theology for Church Diversity suggests that they include a substantial amount of conversation, preparation, and prayer if they are to be done...

2014 Reprint of 1947 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Scholar, theologian and philosopher, Martin Buber is one of the twentieth century's most influential thinkers. He believed that the...

Reverend Lawrence L. Blankenship has created a new book offering a fresh look at one of the most imnportant, and controversial works for men and women to study. The Laws of God and The Laws of The State Vol. 2. NOTE: "If We Obey The Laws of God, We'll...

Spiritual abuse occurs when an individual, church or a belief system, whether well intentioned or not, dominates, manipulates or castigates individuals through fear tactics, mind control, or some other psychological or emotional abuse. Breaking the...

Dieses Werk ist eine Einführung in die katholische Moraltheologie, die sich mit moralischen Fragen in Bezug auf das Christentum auseinandersetzt. Der Autor beschreibt verschiedene Aspekte wie Gewissen, Sünde oder Moralgesetz. Es ist ein wichtiges Werk...

Originally written in the 16th century by Spanish Jesuit Alfonso Rodríguez, The Practice of Christian Perfection is a classic text of Christian moral and spiritual guidance. This new edition, translated by Joseph Rickaby, offers a modern English...

Heinrich Müllers Werk ist nicht nur ein theologisches Meisterwerk, sondern auch eine Erweckungsschrift: Mit Herz und Verstand beschreibt er den evangelischen Weg zu einem erfüllten Leben im Einklang mit Gott. Ein unverzichtbarer Ratgeber für alle, die...

En este libro, Vila y Camps proveen una guía completa de la moral cristiana. Los autores presentan una serie de máximas y reflexiones que ayudan a los lectores a comprender mejor la ética cristiana y a vivir de acuerdo con sus valores y principios. Este...