Religious ethics Books

In an increasingly globalized economy, Sims argues that Ida B. Wells's fight against lynching is a viable option to address systemic forms of oppression. More than a century since Wells launched her anti-lynching campaign, an examination of her work...

Seeking the Truth about MoneyIn the wake of the global financial crisis, are there any financial principles we can rely on? Amidst ongoing economic instability and uncertainty, can we find any solid truth about money? Are you interested in what God has...

Humility Is the New SuccessfulMost of us think we're humble-we don't brag about our success to people with less, spout our opinions like they're the G.O.A.T., or judge people by a standard even we don't meet.Every corner of pop culture, from movies and...

The Political Crisis and Christian Ethics addresses themes in political philosophy in the context of a crisis in democracy after the denial of the 2020 election by the Republican candidate for president. The refusal to accept the results of the election...

""What the Kingdom of God requires is a radical Christian movement in our own time which has a vigor and depth that equals that of those radicals who have gone before us."" These words introduce a Radical Reformation Reader, first published in 1971 by a...

There are thirty-eight ethical statements-principles throughout the seven chapters of A Theology of Justice. These ethical statements form a comprehensive corrections ethic informed by the human rights abuses occurring in jails and prisons in the United...

How do Christians resolve the dissonance between the truth of Christ's life, death, and resurrection as the universal key to human meaning, and our increased consciousness of the diverse, pluralistic world in which we live? Robert Goizueta notes that...

How do Christ's followers reach across the dividing lines of our culture to offer hospitality and hope? How do local congregations worship God faithfully on Sunday and bear witness to their neighbors with fitting words and deeds during the week?Christ...

The Wendell Cocktail describes a major social problem, exemplified by the journals of a person with coexisting conditions--mental illness and addiction. Although there are resources for people with each of these conditions--psychiatry for mental illness...

I was staying with a party of friends in a country house during my visit to England in 1884. On Sunday evening as we sat around the fire, they asked me to read and expound some portion of Scripture. Being tired after the services of the day, I told them...

Christians share a common concern for the earth. Evangelicals emphasize creation care; mainline Protestants embrace the green movement; the Catholic Church lists "10 deadly environmental sins;" and the Eastern Orthodox Patriarch has declared...

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De Continentia Libri Sex est opus Claudii D'Espence, quod anno 1605 editum est. Libri sex continent tractatus de continentia, quae virtus est moderandi concupiscentias. In his tractatibus, D'Espence docet quomodo continere et moderare possimus affectus...

Liber Decisiones Aureae Casuum Conscientiae Partis Primae, Tomus Secundus, auctore Graffi, Giacomo, anno Domini MDCIV editus, continet disputationes et casus conscientiae ex variis theologiae et iuris canonici scriptoribus collectos, quae ad varias...

The Young Man's Gift of Literature, Science, and Morality is a book written by Cotesworth Pinckney and originally published in 1851. The book is intended as a guide for young men, providing them with practical advice on how to become well-rounded...

The World's Unrest and Its Remedy is a book written by James Field Spalding in 1898. It is a comprehensive analysis of the social, economic, and political issues that were prevalent in the world during that time. The book offers a detailed examination of...

The Ten Laws: A Foundation For Human Society is a book written by Edward Beecher Mason in 1897. The book discusses the ten laws that Mason believes are essential for a healthy and prosperous human society. These laws are based on his interpretation of...

The Social Teaching of St. Paul, written by William Edward Chadwick and published in 1906, is a comprehensive study of the social teachings of St. Paul, one of the most important figures in the development of Christianity. The book explores the various...

""The Spirit of Discipline: Sermons Preached by Francis Paget"" is a collection of sermons delivered by the author, Francis Paget, in 1894. The book focuses on the theme of discipline and how it relates to the Christian faith. Paget explores various...

The Shepherd's Son or The Wish Accomplished: A Moral Tale, Interspersed with Poetical Effusions is a book written by Thomas Smith and published in 1800. The book tells the story of a young shepherd boy who dreams of a better life and wishes for wealth...

The Scripture-Loyalist is a book written by William Fletcher in 1806. It is a defense of obedience to the present civil government, in things that are lawful, based on scriptural principles. The book argues that Christians are obligated to obey the...

The Rule and Exercises of Holy Living is a book written by Jeremy Taylor in 1650, which was republished in 1864. The book aims to provide guidance to Christians on how to live a holy life. It consists of various chapters that cover different aspects of...

Newman Hall's 'Divine Socialism' presents an exploration and defense of Christian socialism, arguing that it is not only consistent with the teachings of Jesus but also necessary for the redemption of society. Hall's insights and arguments are as...

Jeremy Taylor's 'Unum Necessarium' is a classic work of Christian spirituality, exploring the nature of penitence and the importance of repentance for a life of faith. Drawing on biblical sources and the traditions of the early church, Taylor offers a...

Le Traité de la religion chrétienne par rapport à la vie civile est un livre qui explore la relation complexe entre la religion et la vie civile. Il fournit des solutions aux problèmes causés par la religion dans la vie civile, tout en soulignant...

Dieses Buch ist eine Sammlung von Predigten, die sich mit der Würde des Menschen aus christlicher Sicht befassen. Georg Joachim Zollikofer, ein bekannter Schweizer evangelischer Geistlicher und Autor, behandelt in diesem Buch Themen wie Selbstachtung,...

Summa Theologiae Moralis is a comprehensive survey of Catholic moral theology, written by H. Noldin. The book explores various aspects of morality from a Catholic perspective, offering readers deep insights into the ethical teachings of the Catholic...

Written by the celebrated poet and philosopher Samuel Taylor Coleridge, this book offers a unique perspective on the role of religion in politics. Drawing on biblical teachings, Coleridge argues that political leaders must act with wisdom and foresight,...

This book examines the teachings of Christ on civil obedience, focusing specifically on the payment of tribute. John Brown provides a detailed analysis of the biblical passages that address this issue and their implications for modern Christians. Brown...

This book offers inspirational and thought-provoking insight into some of the most pressing social and moral issues of the time. It includes addresses and speeches delivered at the 3rd World's Christian Citizenship Conference, which brought together...

One of the most influential works of American theology, Whedon's magnum opus offers a compelling defense of free will and the moral responsibility of human beings. With careful analysis of theological and philosophical arguments, he makes a strong case...

Il volume di Faustinus Scarpazza è uno dei testi più importanti della teologia morale cattolica. Scarpazza, seguendo le tracce di Benedetto XIV, affronta una grande varietà di temi, dalla moralità delle azioni umane ai precetti della chiesa. Grazie alla...

The Bible appears to give mixed and even conflicting signals on the four case issues of slavery, Sabbath, war, and women. New Testament scholar Willard Swartley seeks to identify the difficulties surrounding these discussions and clarify basic learnings...

Genetic manipulation. Designer babies. Prenatal screening. The genomic revolution. Cutting-edge issues in reproductive bioethics grab our attention almost daily, prompting strong responses from various sides. As science advances and comes ever closer to...

In all the noisy rhetoric currently surrounding immigration, one important question is rarely asked: What ethical responsibilities do immigrants and citizens have to each other? In this book Tisha Rajendra reframes the confused and often heated debate...

This authoritative book is the most comprehensive examination ever of the sacredness of human life. Never before has one volume explored this subject in such a multifaceted way, encompassing biblical roots, theological elaborations, historical cases, and...

Religious beliefs and attitudes have long been recognized as playing an important role in sexual functioning, but the relationship between religion and sexual behavior has rarely been studied in a comprehensive way. The...

In this book, Daniel K. Miller articulates a new vision of human and animal relationships based on the foundational love ethic within Christianity. Framed around Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan, Animal Ethics and Theology thoughtfully examines the...

How do we know the difference between right and wrong? How can we make decisions about issues from germ-line genetic engineering to the regulation of banking, from nuclear power to ethnic bioweapons, from end-of-life care to global warming? What does it...