Biblical Ethics: An Exegetical Approach to a Morality of Happiness

By Chester J. Delagneau BA MA MA

Christians must reclaim the true definition and thoughtful explanation of biblical happiness in order to live abundant lives. Biblical Ethics restores to the church the way she should live: as morally happy beings created in the image of God to enjoy glorifying him.

The modern church has forgotten the biblical role of happiness according to a Christian worldview. The bride of Christ today faintly reflects the beauty of her Hebraic genesis. She has fallen fast asleep under the spell of deontological (duty-based) ethics that fails to take into account God-given aspects to her humanity, such as personal desires. Three key Hebraic words have the hermeneutical power to transform the church back to her radiant self: esher (i.e., happy, happiness), barak (i.e., bless, blessed), and shalom (i.e., peace, prosperity, health, well-being, favor, friendship, security, and salvation). These terms collectively prescribe a proper morality of happiness to be lived in Christian community.

This book is meant to be used as an academic text and/or supplementary study guide evidenced by end-of-chapter review questions, as well as questions for personal reflection and spiritual growth.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1973658984
• ISBN13: 9781973658986
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"