Richard Hooker and Anglican Moral Theology by
Richard Hooker (1554-1600) is often credited with being the founding father of Anglican moral theology. This book is the first major study to examine in depth the extent to which this claim is justified, and to evaluate the nature of Hooker's contribution to this aspect of Anglican tradition.
Free in Deed: The Heart of Lutheran Ethics by
A primer in Lutheran ethics for faith and the church as the body of Christ.
A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics (Online) by
Argues that Christian doctrine is altogether capable of encouraging character formation while maintaining a faithful expression of justification by grace alone.
Commanding Grace: Studies in Karl Barth's Ethics by
In this seminal volume, thirteen contemporary theologians revisit the theological ethics of Karl Barth as it bears on such topics as the moral significance of Jesus Christ, the Christian as ethical agent, the just war theory, the virtues and limits of democracy, and the difference between an economy of competition and possession and an economy of grace.
After Baptism: Shaping the Christian Life by
Explores the distinctive qualities of Christian identity by demonstrating how baptism, the Eucharist, and the Commandments are basic points of orientation for Christians. Written from Reformed point of view.
Community, Liberalism and Christian Ethics (Online) by
Explores some issues on the borderland between moral philosophy and Christian theology. Written from a neo-Barthian view. In maintaining the distinctiveness of Christian ethics and community, the book also seeks to acknowledge common moral ground held by those within and without the church.
Catholic Social Teaching: A User's Guide by
A guide to understanding what Catholic Social Teaching says and how it relates to global issues. It discusses sources, history, and key themes of the CST tradition, as well as implications of CST for the ethics of war and peace, forced migration, and social reconciliation.
Introduction to Catholic Theological Ethics by
An application of Catholic social teaching to such topics as relativism, ecology, bioethics, sexual ethics, and liberation theology.
Enacting Catholic Social Tradition by
Provides a needed emphasis on the fact that CST stems not from arbitrary laws laid down by Church leaders, but rather from moral guidance directly inspired by Scripture, especially the command to love Christ and the neighbor, even if doing so is extremely difficult in real-life situations.
The Sources of Christian Ethics by
An important book in the field of Catholic moral theology. After discussing the complementary domains of morality and the behavioral and natural sciences, it traces the scriptural themes--particularly in the Sermon on the Mount and the writings of St. Paul--that most influence moral instruction.
Virtue and Theological Ethics: Toward a Renewed Ethical Method by
Two distinguished authors and teachers here draw upon foundational insights from virtue and theological ethics to propose a Catholic ethical methodological schema for the twenty-first century.
The Moral Virtues and Theological Ethics, 2nd Edition (Online) by
This second edition includes discussion of works that have appeared since the early 1990s, especially the first papal document to address fundamental questions of moral theology, Veritatis Splendor.
Incarnate Love: Essays in Orthodox Ethics by
Amajor contribution to both Orthodox ethics and to Christian self-understanding. Completely revised with a new preface and two additional chapters, this work aims to articulate a social ethic that can make sense of the Orthodox experience in the United States, as well as challenge the Orthodox tradition to formulate a new strategy for church and societal interaction.
Wholeness of Faith and Life: Orthodox Christian Ethics by
A three volume take on Orthodox social ethics. Volume one focuses on Patristic ethics, volume two on Church life ethics, and volume three on Orthodox social ethics.
Reflecting the Divine Image: Christian Ethics in Wesleyan Perspective by
Argues that the Wesleyan tradition possesses the resources to help all Christians "reflect the divine image, " and to do so holistically, in all aspects of life. This book examines issues of ethical methodology and then shows how an ethic based on the imago Dei shapes our relation to God, to one another and to the earth.
Twentieth Century Shapers of Baptist Social Ethics by
Provides an overview of the major historical framework within which Baptists emerged with significant contributions to Christian social thought and action in the twentieth century. Provides a summary of the life, principal ideas, writings, and most significant contributions of nineteen Baptists since 1900.
The Priestly Kingdom: Social Ethics as Gospel by
Projects a vision of Christian social ethics rooted in historical community and illuminated by scripture from a Mennonite perspective.
Shalom and the Community of Creation (Online) by
Suggests that Christians should learn from the Native American 'Harmony Way,' a concept that closely parallels biblical shalom, in response to ethical questions today.
The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Ethics and Morality (Online) by
First section describes the history of the Jewish tradition's moral thought, from the Bible to contemporary Jewish approaches. The second part includes chapters on specific fields in ethics, including the ethics of medicine, business, sex, speech, politics, war, and the environment.
Multi-Religious Perspectives on a Global Ethic (Online) by
Ratified by the Parliament of the World's Religions in 1993 and expanded in 2018, "Towards a Global Ethic (An Initial Declaration)," or the Global Ethic, expresses the minimal set of principles shared by people--religious or not.
A Companion to Muslim Ethics by
Explores Islam's core conception of the good, shared with other great traditions. Leading experts examine issues such as gender equality, nonviolence, dispute resolution, the environment, health and finance.
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