From Christ to the World: Introductory Readings in Christian Ethics

Book Overview

This is a single volume that effectively introduces students to the full breadth of the discipline of Christian ethics. This reader captures the range of timely issues related to ethics but not at the expense of essays that show the theoretical foundations of the field. Part One examines the sources of Christian Ethics-Scripture, tradition, philosophy, and science. The norms, forms, and contexts of Christian moral theories are reviewed in Part Two. The final section discusses contemporary questions about human sexuality, medical practice, the use of force, economic justice, ecological responsibility, and more. Relevant biblical readings and a series of case studies accentuate the text.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802806406
• ISBN13: 9780802806406
• Release Date: December 1994
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 2.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.5" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

A very comprehensive introductory text

This book is a remarkable collection of important writings from leading Christian ethicists on a variety of key topics. The editors have selected important articles from virtually every corner of Christian ethics and organized them in a very logical arrangement, so that the book flows nicely. Though admittedly dense, this book is a treasure trove for for anyone wanting a thorough introduction to the field of Christian ethics.