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Book SynopsisA milestone in the history of popular theology, The Screwtape Letters' is an iconic classic on spiritual warfare and the power of the devil.This profound and striking narrative takes the form of a series of letters from Screwtape, a devil high in the Infernal Civil Service, to his nephew Wormwood, a junior colleague engaged in his first mission on earth trying to secure the damnation of a young man who has just become a Christian. Although the young man initially looks to be a willing victim, he changes his ways and is lost' to the young devil.Dedicated to Lewis's friend and colleague J.R.R. Tolkien, The Screwtape Letters' is a timeless classic on spiritual conflict and the invisible realities which are part of our religious experience.Trade Review‘The book is sparkling yet truly reverent, in fact a perfect joy, and should become a classic.’ The Guardian ‘Excellent, hard-hitting, challenging, provoking.’ The Observer

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Book SynopsisLiving Justice introduces readers to the past, present, and future of Catholic social thought. The third edition features significant new material on Pope Francis, including his new encyclical on the environment. It also features case studies on the global migration crisis, human trafficking, and more.Trade ReviewThis new, updated edition of Living Justice will be enthusiastically welcomed by all who want to give their students an accurate, comprehensive, and reader-friendly introduction to Catholic social teaching. -- Jon Nilson, Loyola University ChicagoI am grateful for this updated edition of Massaro's Living Justice. I have used the earlier edition for several years now, and my students have found it a clear and accessible presentation. However, as Fr. Massaro notes, Pope Francis has changed Catholic social teaching forever, not only with his writing but especially in his action. This new edition nicely integrates reflections on the Pope’s personal way of ‘living justice,’ as well as exploring his written contributions in Evangelii Gaudium and Laudato Si’. I continue to find particularly helpful the questions for reflection provided at the end of each chapter, as well as the quite useful section on ‘Applying Catholic Social Teaching in the Real World,’ always the challenge for my students and for all of us in the Church. -- James R. Stormes, SJ, Hekima University College, Nairobi, KenyaTable of ContentsChapter One: Social Justice and the Mission of the Church The Religious Motivation for Social Justice Efforts Social Mission and Church Morale Sharing “Our Best-Kept Secret” From “Charity Alone” to a Justice Orientation Looking Ahead Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Chapter Two: Going Public with Your Faith Bridging Two Distinct Worlds Tertullian’s Question The Perils of the Crusading Spirit Religious Idealism: Its Contribution to Politics Maintaining a Delicate Balance Together on Pilgrimage Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Chapter Three: Inheriting the Tradition of Catholic Social Teaching The Documentary Heritage A Look Back to the Nineteenth Century Pioneers of Social Catholicism The Writing of the Social Encyclicals Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Chapter Four: The Sources and Methods of Catholic Social Teaching The Four Sources of Christian Ethics Universal Principles and Local Applications Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Chapter Five: Nine Key Themes of Catholic Social Teaching 1.The Dignity of Every Person and Human Rights 2.Solidarity, Common Good, and Participation 3.Family Life 4.Subsidiarity and the Proper Role of Government 5.Property Ownership in Modern Society: Rights and Responsibilities 6.The Dignity of Work, Rights of Workers, and Support for Labor Unions 7.Colonialism and Economic Development 8.Peace and Disarmament 9.Option for the Poor and Vulnerable Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Chapter Six: The Role of Catholic Social Teaching Today A Blueprint? An Ideology? A “Third Way”? The Catholic Critique of Communism The Ongoing Catholic Critique of Capitalism Benedict’s Encyclical Treating Global Markets and Business Ethics Pope Francis and the Renewal of the Social Message of the Church Applying Catholic Social Teaching in the Real World Commitments to Social Justice: Heroic and Ordinary Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Chapter Seven: Future Directions for Catholic Social Teaching Four Continuities: Further Shifts in Emphasis Two New Challenges: The Environment and Globalization Spreading the Word about Catholic Social Teaching The Surprising Future Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Annotated List of Resources for Further Study Index

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Book SynopsisDescribes the dilemma of modern man and points a way to the conquest of the problem of anxiety. This title includes a foreword that situates the book within the theological conversation from which it emerged and conveys its continued relevance in the present century.Trade Review“The brilliance, the wealth of illustration, and the aptness of personal application . . . make the reading of these chapters an exciting experience.”—W. Norman Pittenger, New York Times Book Review“A lucid and arresting book.”—Frances Witherspoon, New York Herald Tribune“Paul Tillich is the most profound theologian of post-fundamentalist religion. As Harvey Cox makes clear in his new introduction, this book is a classic awaiting re-discovery by a new generation.”—Tom F. Driver, Paul J. Tillich Professor of Theology and Culture Emeritus, Union Theological Seminary in New York“The Courage to Be changed my life. It also profoundly impacted the lives of many others from my generation. Now Harvey Cox’s fresh introduction helps to open up this powerful reading experience to the current generation.”—Robert N. Bellah, University of California, Berkeley“The essential character of courage, for Tillich, is ‘in spite of.’ We must go on striving for freedom, justice, and our faith in spite of oppositions. In this age of late capitalism, globalization, and terrorism, we all need the virtue of courage, as Harvey Cox admirably argues in the foreword.”—Nimi Wariboko, Andover Newton Theological School“Tillich struggled with the existential question how we may overcome the demoralizing effects, on the individual and society, of our Age of Anxiety. In this, his most popular book, Tillich gives us his deeply thought answers, and Harvey Cox provides a helpful new introduction.”—Gerald Holton, Harvard University

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Book SynopsisC.S. Lewis's famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories: Affection, Friendship, Eros and Charity. The first three are loves which come naturally to the human race.Charity, however, the Gift-love of God, is divine in its source and expression, and without the sweetening grace of this supernatural love, the natural loves become distorted and even dangerous.Trade Review‘He has never written better. Nearly every page scintillates with observations which are illuminating, provocative and original.’ Church Times

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Book SynopsisOxford A Level Religious Studies for OCR is a brand new course developed by renowned authors Libby Ahluwalia and Robert Bowie for the 2016 OCR specification. This textbook has been endorsed by OCR and supports a deep engagement with philosophy, ethics and the study of Christianity using an approach accessible to all students.

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Book Synopsis''Far from being the pious injunction of a Utopian dreamer, the command to love one''s enemy is an absolute necessity for our survival''Advocating love as strength and non-violence as the most powerful weapon there is, these sermons and writings from the heart of the civil rights movement show Martin Luther King''s rhetorical power at its most fiery and uplifting.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.

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Book SynopsisExam board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: Religious Studies First teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017Target success in OCR A Level Religious Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide you can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes you can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid

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Book SynopsisTarget success in WJEC and WJEC Eduqas A-level Religious Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that you can rely on to review, strengthen and test students' knowledge.With My Revision Notes every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert advice and examples of typical mistakes to avoid

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Book Synopsis'You cannot get far in these essays without sensing yourself in the presence of a writer of immense intellectual power and fierce independence of mind.' - Janet Soskice, from the Introduction to the Routledge Classics editionSimone Weil (1909â1943) is one of the most brilliant and unorthodox religious and philosophical thinkers of the twentieth century. She was also a political activist who worked in the Renault car factory in France in the 1930s and fought briefly as an anarchist in the Spanish Civil War. Hailed by Albert Camus as 'the only great spirit of our times,' her work spans an astonishing variety of subjects, from ancient Greek philosophy and Christianity to oppression, political freedom and French national identity. Waiting for God is one of her most remarkable books, full of piercing spiritual and moral insight. The first part comprises letters she wrote in 1942 to Jean-Marie Perrin, a Dominican priest, and demonstrate the intense inner conflict Weil experienced as she wrestled with the demands of Christian belief and commitment. She then explores the 'just balance' of the world, arguing that we should regard God as providing two forms of guidance: our ability as human beings to think for ourselves; and our need for both physical and emotional 'matter.' She also argues for the concept of a 'sacred longing'; that humanity's search for beauty, both in the world and within each other, is driven by our underlying desire for a tangible god. Eloquent and inspiring, Waiting for God asks profound questions about the nature of faith, doubt and morality that continue to resonate today.This Routledge Classics edition includes a new Introduction by Janet Soskice and retains the Foreword to the 1979 edition by Malcolm Muggeridge.Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Routledge Classics Edition Janet Soskice Foreword to the 1979 Edition Malcolm Muggeridge Part 1: Letters 1. Hesitations Concerning Baptism 2. Same Subject 3. About Her Departure Part 2: Letters of Farewell 4. Her Spiritual Autobiography 5. Her Intellectual Vocation 6. Last Thoughts Part 2: Essays 7. Reflections on the Right Use of School Studies with a View to the Love of God 8. The Love of God and Affliction 9. Forms of the Implicit Love of God 10. Concerning the 'Our Father' 11. The Three Sons of Noah and the History of Mediterranean Civilization. Index

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Book SynopsisWe cannot escape ethical questions. What Christians need is guidance to think well. In 50 Ethical Questions, J. Alan Branch addresses pointed questions regarding ethics, sexuality, marriage and divorce, bioethics, and Christian living. Readers will find biblical and reasonable guidance on their questions, including: What are the differences between individual and systemic racism? I've been invited to a same--sex wedding. Should I attend? Should Christians use vaccines from cell lines derived from aborted babies? I'm a Christian in an abusive marriage. What should I do? Is it morally permissible for a Christian to conceal--carry a firearm? With Branch's help, you can navigate ethical challenges with care and conviction.

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Book SynopsisPlease note this book is suitable for any student studying:Exam board: OCRLevel: A LevelSubject: Religious EducationFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: June 2018Oxford A Level Religious Studies for OCR is a brand new course developed by renowned authors Libby Ahluwalia and Robert Bowie for the 2016 OCR specification. This textbook supports a deep engagement with philosophy, ethics and the study of Christianity using language and an approach accessible to all students. Key terms are clearly defined, and case studies and scenarios are used to give students a practical understanding of key theories and how they might be applied to the big ethical and philosophical questions of the day. The book includes a section on ''Developments in Christian Thought'' to support the new requirement for a systematic study of a religious tradition. There is also dedicated support for developing students'' essay-writing skills, as well as revision summaries and practice questions to ensure students

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Book SynopsisDespite the civil rights progress he fought for and saw on the horizon in the 1950s and ''60s, Martin Luther King Jr.—increasingly concerned by America''s moral vision, admitted—I''ve come to believe that we are integrating into a burning house.In A Burning House, Brandon Washington contends that American Evangelicalism is a house ablaze: burning in the destructive fires of discrimination and injustice. The stain of segregation remains prevalent, not only in our national institutions, but also in our churches, and this has long tarnished the witness of Christianity and hampered our progress toward a Christ-like vision of Shalom—peace, justice, and wholeness—in the world. Common doctrine may unite black and white evangelicals, but rifts such as social ethics and cultural influences still separate us.Throughout this challenging but reconciliatory book, Washington gives a historical and theological appraisal of American evangelicalism to uTrade Review''Friendly fire' is a strange expression: how can accidental killing ever be 'friendly' no matter who pulled the trigger? The expression should be reserved for warning shots fired to alert one to clear and present danger! Brandon Washington, an African American evangelical pastor and scholar, provides us in this book with 'friendly fire' of this second kind. Rev. Washington is one of the friendliest and most committed Christians I know, but he has learned, seen and experienced things in his life that many white evangelicals never have. Hopefully, we can work together to put out this fire and save the church.' * Craig L. Blomberg, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Denver Seminary *'A Burning House?falls in a category of its own when it comes to today's Christian literature. By joining biblical faith with sound reasoning, Pastor Brandon Washington tackles a number of sensitive topics such as race, history, culture and the church.? His presentation incorporates personal accounts with hard data to offer thought provoking arguments pertaining to American Evangelicalism.? This book is real, relevant, and right on time for believers who desire to see His kingdom come and His will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.' * Pastor John K. Jenkins, Sr. Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Glenarden *'Brandon Washington has emerged as a much-needed prophetic voice for such a time as this. When many 'exvangelicals' are publicly disavowing American evangelicalism and leaving the church, he affirms his commitment to evangelicalism as he not only diagnoses what has gone wrong but offers a cogent way forward. He passionately calls us to restore American evangelicalism by a return to our roots by bringing the gospel to bear on sins such as injustice, racism, classism, and sexism. He deals with historical, cultural and theological complexity in a way that is engaging and accessible.' * Cynthia Long Westfall, PhD Associate Professor, McMaster Divinity College *'It is impossible to convey the content of the gospel without attaching cultural fingerprints. Such is the case with what my friend, Brandon Washington repeatedly references as 'American Evangelicalism'. Because of this we are in need of a 'virtuous deconstruction,' where the content of the gospel has been emancipated from its cultural captivity.?A Burning House, is a timely, prophetic forensic into this much needed process.' * Dr. Bryan Loritts Author, Insider/Outsider *'Prophetic truth is hard truth. It demands that we see what we would rather ignore and do what we would rather neglect. But prophetic truth is also hopeful truth for it points us to One who redeems all things. This book speaks prophetic truth, in equal measure hard and hopeful. It calls us to look at our history and our present honestly, to see our place in both, to grieve, and to repent. And then it lifts our gaze to a vision of gospel-centered redemption that inspires and commands. Evangelicals need this book. Even more they need to heed its voice.' * Mark Young, PhD President, Denver Seminary *'Virtuous deconstruction?is what Washington calls this expose of racism in the history of the United States and the American church. This book is truly virtuous: it is honest while gracious, courageous and informed. It is a timely call by an evangelical African American pastor-theologian to a compromised evangelicalism to rediscover its authenticity and commit itself to an authentic gospel and kingdom ethic. Direct, passionate, and constructive...a necessary word!' * M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas), PhD Professor of Biblical Studies and Pedagogy, Wheaton College and Graduate School *

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Book SynopsisTheologian Wayne Grudem offers biblical insight into decisions concerning birth control, artificial insemination, surrogate motherhood, and adoption for Christians seeking to live out God's word in an ever-changing society.

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces Thomas Aquinas's moral, economic, and political thought, differentiating between philosophy (justice) and theology (charity) within each of the three branches of Aquinas's theory of human living. It shows how Aquinas's thought offers an integrated vision for Christian participation in the world, equipping readers to apply their faith to the complex moral, economic, and political problems of contemporary society. Written in an accessible style by an experienced educator, the book is well-suited for use in a variety of undergraduate courses and provides a foundation for understanding Catholic social teaching.Table of ContentsContentsChapter GuideIntroductionPart 1: Moral Theory1. The Natural Desire for Happiness (Moral Philosophy)2. Grace and Perfect Happiness (Moral Theology)Part 2: Economic Theory3. The Goods of the Earth and the Good Life (Economic Philosophy)4. The Goods of the Earth and Perfect Happiness (Economic Theology)Part 3: Political Theory5. The Common Good in the Earthly City (Political Philosophy)6. The Twofold Citizenship of the Christian Wayfarer (Political Theology)Part 4: The Perennial Teaching of the Angelic Doctor7. Aquinas's Moral, Economic, and Political Theory TodayPostscriptAppendix: Schema of the VirtuesIndex

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Book SynopsisJürgen Moltmann's The Crucified God is one of the most influential theological books of the twentieth century and a classic to be found on every reading list on Christian doctrine.Arguably the most powerful of Moltmann''s books. The Crucified God is a seminal work on the crucifixion and its significance. The book takes death, despair and dreadfulness, the dark side of the human condition, with total seriousness and relates these to a liberating hope of redemption through divine agony and suffering. Influential for many years, especially with political and liberation theologians, but also much more widely, the book represents a concentrated blast of hard-edged doctrinal reflection and will continue to inspire upcoming generations who take seriously the life-changing notion that ''God was in Christ.'' Reissued with a new foreword by the author himself.

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Book SynopsisMichael Woolf (he/him) teaches theology at Lewis University. He is also an ordained American Baptist pastor who has served faith communities in Massachusetts and Illinois for over a decade.Trade ReviewSanctuary and Subjectivity is a book for our current zeitgeist. At a time when the theological academy has finally caught sight of the phenomenon that is whiteness and its impact on the boundaries and borders that are policed by White nationalism, Michael Woolf's book is a breath of fresh air. It offers us a challenging and inspiring look at one of the major fault lines in our contemporary life. This is a must read! * Anthony G. Reddie, University of Oxford, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 The Limits of Benevolence: Autoethnographic Notes on Sanctuary Chapter 2 Practicing Sanctuary: The Formation of a Practice in Real-Time Chapter 3 Becoming Refugees: Human Rights Discourse and Subjectivity Chapter 4 "We Just Couldn't Help Ourselves": Whiteness and the Sanctuary Movement Chapter 5 The Insurgent Collaborative Church: Ecclesiologies Beyond Sanctuary Conclusion Directions in Practical Theology Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisExplores atheism from a new perspective. Since our beliefs about the most important things in life aren't usually based on arguments, we should look beyond atheistic arguments and explore what truly motivates the atheist. Could certain ideals or experiences explain the turn to atheism?Table of Contents1. A new approach to atheism; 2. Motivations for atheism; 3. Atheistic frameworks; 4. The presumption of atheism; 5. Atheistic arguments and faith; 6. Atheistic arguments and God; 7. Life after atheism.

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Book SynopsisHerman Bavinck'sChristian Worldview, originally written in response to the challenges of modernity, compellingly explores and explains why only a Christian worldview can offer solutions to our deepest needs.

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Book SynopsisAfter a career of teaching law, ethics, and the relationship between criminal activity and the moral imperative, Charles Nemeth wants to revisit the post-modern 'caricature' of the God who is so loving and merciful that one overlooks the urgency of the human requirement to be good at all times. Nemeth traces the modern shift in considering God as judge to the God who just wants to wipe away tears. If we look in Scripture, there are harsh words for the person who dismisses moral action as less than a continual call to evaluation and conversion. One also sees the detrimental effect of granting political underpinnings to all interpretations of the Bible and its indications of what righteous action is. Nemeth asserts that not only is the measure of law worthless without a kind of hardness toward offenders, but charity itself has no backbone without justice. Restoration requires judgment, but the Judge who speaks harshly is the one who cultivates the desire for his softness. Post-modern scholars don't worry about receiving God's mercy, but they really ought to define the parameters of human responsibility. Any human attempt to define mercy and compassion on the part of God will always fall short, we ought to save our energies to live up to the moral life and take Christ as a perfect example and proof of the possibility.

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Book SynopsisIn this Very Short Introduction D. Stephen Long examines the sources, history and contemporary theorists involved in the study of Christian ethics. Using examples of specific practical matters such as sex, money, and power, Long argues that Christian ethics are the cultivation of practical wisdom that comes from many diverse sources.Trade Reviewserves to bring to the fore some characteristically Catholic emphases often neglected by Protestants. It could serve as a very useful 'very short introduction to Catholic ethics' for those who have been exposed only to the Protestant tradition. * Jonathan Chaplin, Churchman *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. Sources ; 2. History ; 3. Christian ethics in and beyond modernity ; 4. Sex, money, and power: some questions for christian ethics

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewLorraine Cuddeback-Gedeon's The Work of Inclusion upends the approach to theology by a lone researcher in the library stacks and at the computer to be with the subjects of her research, using the tools of ethnography, and engaging directly with the subjects of her work: People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability. This research navigates the inclination to impose meaning on encounters between the ethnographer and her subjects. Cuddeback-Gedeon successfully risks eliciting non-discursive communication with her subjects by turning deftly toward discovering an embodied communication, through a conscious of shared humanity, and fashioned by solidaristic reflexivity. -- Mary Jo Iozzio, Boston College, USAThe area of theological ethnography is growing in popularity and scope. At heart it seeks to explore what God is doing in the world. In the same way as systematic theology scrupulously examines scripture and tradition to discover what God has done, theological ethnography uses ethnography for theological purposes: to discover what God is going within God’s people now. To date the issue of disability in general an intellectual disability in particular have not really been a focus for this emerging discipline In this book, Lorraine Cuddeback-Gedeon breaks new ground in using ethnography to develop new perspectives on the theology of disability. The book is a fascinating and liberating exploration of theology and disability and an important contribution to the ongoing conversations within the field. -- John Swinton, University of Aberdeen, UKTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 We Speak for Them Chapter 2 We Speak for Ourselves Chapter 3 Speaking To and For One Another Chapter 4 Difficult Conversations Conclusion: Voices United Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisBestselling author and cultural commentator helps readers cut through the culture-war rhetoric and equips them to respond intelligently and compassionately to issues such as abortion, assisted suicide, homosexuality, transgenderism, and more.

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Book SynopsisWhat is Religious Ethics? An Introduction is an accessible and informative overview to major themes and methods in religious ethics. This concise and lively book demonstrates the relevance and importance of ethics based in religious traditions and describes how scholars of religious ethics think through moral problems. Combining an issues-based approach with a model of studying ethics religion-by-religion, this volume examines pressing topics through a variety of belief systemsHinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Sikhismwhile also importantly spotlighting Indigenous communities. Engaging case studies invite readers to consider the role of religions with regard to issues such as: CRISPR Vegetarianism Nuclear weapons Women's leadership Reparations for slavery What is Religious Ethics? is a reliable and easily digestiblTrade Review"Irene Oh’s book provides a wonderfully clear introduction for students. I recommend it without reservation for courses dealing with religious approaches to moral and social issues." John Kelsay, Florida State University, USA"At a time when discussions about ethics often feel imprecise and debates over religious commitments heated, Irene Oh offers this even-handed and comprehensive account of how religion influences what we believe and how we live. Whether you consider yourself religious or not, reading What is Religious Ehics? is like having a seat in Irene Oh’s classroom. An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to religious ethics by a leading scholar in the field."Elizabeth Bucar, Northeastern University, USA"With clarity and concision, Irene Oh provides a sweeping overview of religious ethics, demonstrating its ancient roots and cutting-edge relevance. This book simultaneously attends to classic issues like authority and autonomy, as well as boldly addresses contemporary controversies like CRISPR, climate change and racism. A fantastic and much needed entree to the field."Jonathan K. Crane, Emory University – Center for Ethics, USATable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Moral Authority and Moral Influence 2. Biomedical Ethics 3. Climate Change and the Environment 4. Poverty and Wealth Disparity 5. War and Violence 6. Feminism, Sex, and Gender 7. Race, Racism, and Christianity 8. Who Are We? Diverse Voices in Religious Ethics Conclusion. Index

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Book SynopsisThe Power of Reconciliation will come to be seen as Archbishop Welby''s most important book to date.Today there is so much intolerance of views that are other than our own as we demonize those we do not agree with. Conflict is widespread. With the after-effects of Covid, changes in science and technology, inequality, and increasingly polarized political and social strife, moves towards reconciliation are more necessary than ever.This book is full of practical and insightful advice relating to both religious and secular communities, from the household to the international, on how to bring about reconciliation. There is even a step-by-step guide, drawn from the author''s own experience, which is extensive both before ordination and since, Welby has seen conflict first-hand. His earlier career as a corporate executive gave him important insights on conflict resolution, and as leader of the global Anglical Communion, he has spent many years helping Trade ReviewWhile some books peter out before they finish, this one keeps going to the end, and the third section offers some of the more rewarding pages in the book. * Church Times *In this solid guide, Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, offers advice on how to find common ground with adversaries. The author’s stories about working for the International Centre for Reconciliation illuminate how to put the principles into action, and readers will appreciate his pragmatic advice. This helpful program belongs on shelves next to Desmond Tutu’s No Future Without Forgiveness. * Publishers Weekly *There is something splendid and heroic about the Archbishop’s commitment to reconciliation. * Church of England Newspaper *A book written for our times. Welby's exploration of the moral imagination, bolstered by his exquisite intellect and engaging storytelling, validate his thesis that disagreeing well "is the very cornerstone of Christian faith". * The Tablet *… Archbishop Justin’s prose [is] approachable and perspicuous… An excellent tool to help us work towards [reconciliation]. * Premier Christianity *A good read. * Church of England Newspaper *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part i 1 What is Reconciliation? 2 The Hindrances to Reconciliation 3 Changing the Heart Part ii Introduction 4 Researching or How to Become Consciously Ignorant 5 Relating – the Power of Love 6 Relieving Need – Love Made Visible 7 Risking 8 Reconciling – the Long Journey 9 Supplies for the Journey – Resourcing Part iii Introduction 10 Difference Should Make Us Curious 11 Being Present 12 Reimagining 13 Three Examples for Reflection 14 Conclusion Acknowledgements Reading List Notes Index

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Book SynopsisThe pro-life message can compete in the marketplace of ideas, provided Christians properly understand and articulate that message. Featuring additional content, this second edition helps pro-life Christians make a persuasive case for the lives of the unborn.

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Book SynopsisSome of the deepest questions of women’s hearts are about beauty: an innate desire to decorate ourselves and our surroundings, and the struggle to feel beautiful. But these desires are often in direct conflict with values and beliefs that tell us fashion (or any form of creativity) is frivolous and vain, and may actually be a sin. Jeanette Johnson, founder of popular style blog J’s Everyday Fashion, shares her personal journey and the stories of other women, examining how we can best explore our quest for beauty while still honoring our faith and personal values and being responsible consumers. Jeanette delves into topics that many women grapple with: Is fashion selfish? Is it necessary? Does it dishonor our faith? With an in-depth look at issues like healthy self-esteem, modesty, and how fashion fits into the big picture, Jeanette offers practical, thoughtful insight, guiding every woman to conquer her fashion guilt and achieve “personal style with purpose.”Trade Review“Her section on modesty is a highlight, as she picks apart the need to be both confident and humble—a tricky balance. She also writes eloquently on the perils of overvaluing money and ways to be a responsible fashion consumer. Johnson is an uplifting guide…[she] succeeds in her aim to set other Christian women free from false guilt stemming from a natural desire for beauty and self-affirmation.”—Publishers Weekly “J’s vulnerability in this book is refreshing. I love all of her and her friends’ real-life stories. I could relate to several. J taught me a lot through [this] book as well as challenged me in my fashion and faith.” —Whitney Miller, season 1 winner of MasterChef and cookbook author “I believe Jeanette’s story of her own inadequacies and imperfections will free you to accept and love who God made you to be—and to make the outside as lovely as the inside. This book is honest and freeing and fun.” —Judy Douglass, director of Women’s Resources at Cru, Campus Crusade for Christ “This book is surprising in its depth, moving beyond Bible verses to theological reflection on art and beauty and their place in daily life… A welcome exploration of fashion and faith.”—Booklist

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Book SynopsisThis brief introduction surveys Christian thinking on an array of topics related to security and peace from a just war perspective. Drawing primarily on Scripture and theology, Eric Patterson explores the moral dimensions of order, justice, and peace in light of key Christian doctrines such as love of neighbor, stewardship, vocation, and sphere sovereignty. He also examines the perennial questions of civil disobedience, terrorism, revolution, and holy war (including a discussion of Israel's removal of the Canaanites and the Crusades) and interacts with theological thinkers throughout Christian history. The volume concludes with a treatment of punishment and restitution, considering how these can help move a society toward conciliation. While ideal as a textbook for courses on Christian ethics, theology and politics, and church and society, this book will also appeal to pastors and lay readers questioning the morality of war and Christians' involvement in force. Christians who serve in government, law enforcement, and the military will also find helpful guidance for thinking theologically about their vocations.Table of Contents1. Just War Statecraft: The Quest for Peace2. Theological Foundations of Just War Statecraft: Governance, Calling, and Stewardship3. Historical Overview of the Christian Just War Tradition: Pursuing Peace and the Problem with Pacifism4. Morality and Contemporary Warfare: Distinguishing Moral Resistance from Violent Rebellion5. The Motivations and Characteristics of Just Warriors: The Role of Love, Anger, and Virtue6. Ending Wars Well: Order, Justice, and ConciliationIndex

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Book SynopsisImmigration is a key concern in British society; however, the ethical implications of the issue are often overlooked. Produced by Theos, a leading Christian think tank, this collection of short essays explores the ethical issues surrounding immigration in a post-Brexit Britain with contributions from across the Christian and political spectrums.This timely collection considers the many issues surrounding immigration including economics, community, nationhood, sovereignty, and internationalism, and demonstrates the range of conclusions that can be drawn on this topic, with possible interventions from the Christian perspective. Insightful for policy-makers and politicians, as well as anyone looking for orientation on a complex subject, this book is also full of ethical questions and considerations for readers from any faith or background.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Mutual Obligations: A Common Good Approach to Immigration, Adrian Pabst, University of Kent. 2. Migration, Morality and States, Ben Ryan, Researcher at Theos. 3. The Future of Migration is Temporary, David Goodhart, Policy Exchange. 4. On the Promise and the Limits of Politics: Faith-based Responses to Asylum Seeking, Anna Rowlands, Durham University. 5. Biblical and Theological Perspectives on Migration, Susanna Snyder, Roehampton University. 6. Cultural Identity in Post-Brexit Britain: A Thought on Narrative Healing - Girma Mohammed, Bible Society. 7. Child migration to the UK: Hopes and Realities, Pia Jolliffe, University of Oxford and Samuel Burke, University of Oxford. Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisThe authors of this book argue that a rightly ordered business economy with strong, Catholic-inspired, provision of healthcare and education is a necessary requirement for prosperity and well-being. Underpinning economic life must be a thriving civil society and good governance, including peace, high levels of trust and low levels of corruption.

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Book SynopsisEste es el cuaderno de trabajo del curso. Único material en español -y en cualquier idioma- basado en el libro más importante del Dr. Bonhoeffer. Dietrich Bonhoeffer fue un doctor en teología alemán de gran prominencia, quien vivió en los tiempos de Hitler. Mientras que la inmensa mayoría de los líderes eclesiásticos de su tiempo adoptaron una actitud pasiva -y hasta de apoyo- al régimen Nazi, Bonhoeffer se opuso poderosamente a éste, se atrevió a hablar públicamente en su contra, y predicó los principios establecidos por las Escrituras que respaldaban su mensaje; y todo esto lo hizo dentro de Alemania! Estas acciones temerarias le costaron su encarcelamiento y posterior ejecución el 9 de abril de 1945, tan sólo a unos días de la derrota alemana. Bonhoeffer escribió prolíficamente en su corta vida, pero este libro es una verdadera joya: explica con gran profundidad y erudición el Sermón del monte y otros pasajes claves en el Nuevo Testamento que definen lo que significa ser un verdadero discípulo de Jesús hoy: Qué significa el llamado de Jesús para el hombre de negocios, el militar, el obrero o el erudito? Qué fue lo que realmente Jesús quiso decir con sus enseñanzas? Cuál es su voluntad para nosotros hoy? Bonhoeffer responde a estas y muchas otras preguntas y acuña los conceptos de la gracia barata y la gracia costosa.El libro ha sido traducido a multitud de idiomas y es considerado uno de los libros cristianos de más influencia en toda la historia. Su título en inglés, The Cost of Discipleship ha vendido cientos de miles de copias y ha sido uno de los libros más apreciados desde el siglo XX.La versión aquí presentada es única, jamás antes publicada en español: magistralmente traducida directamente del alemán por Eliud A. Montoya (en su versión completa, los 32 capítulos), quien además incluyó notas explicativas para clarificar las ideas profundas del autor e información que nos lleva a un mejor entendimiento de todo el libro.Mediante este libro usted aprenderá: El significado hoy de la gracia barata en contraposición con la gracia costosa (conceptos acuñados por el propio Bonhoeffer). Todo lo circundante al llamado de los discípulos de Jesús Lo que significa la cruz para los discípulos El discipulado como algo netamente individual La explicación de las bienaventuranzas de Mateo 5 La orden de Jesús en cuanto a nuestra relación con el prójimo La ley de Jesús en cuanto al adulterio La ley de Jesús en cuanto al juramento Lo referente a la justicia y al castigo del agresor En cuanto a las prácticas ocultas de la vida cristiana El discípulo y su relación con los incrédulos Las funciones y responsabilidades del discípulo Los sufrimientos del discípulo Las recompensas del discípulo La iglesia y el discipulado: los sacramentos El significado más profundo del bautismo en agua El significado del cuerpo de Cristo Lo que imagen de Cristo significa para el cristiano de hoy

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Book SynopsisHuman Nature, and Other Sermons is a sermon collectionby Joseph Butler, an 18th-century English theologian and philosopher. The book is an excellent collection of Butler's moral and theological insights, addressing significant issues of human nature, ethics, and religious thought. Butler digs into the moral and ethical components of human existence in this work, that examines the intricacies of human nature. He argues that people have an innate moral awareness that guides them toward virtue and ethical decision-making. Butler's sermons examine the idea of conscience, its role in impacting how people act, and its compatibility with Christian ideals. The sermons in this collection also address bigger theological issues, such as divine providence, the essence of God, and the compatibility of reason and faith. Butler's literature displays his belief in the compatibility of human reason and religious belief, pushing for a rational and considered approach to religious problems. The intellectual depth and moral clarity of Human Nature, and Other Sermons are lauded. Butler's work influenced moral philosophy and Christian theology, and it is still studied and praised for its ongoing relevance in questions of ethics, human nature, and the link between reason and faith.

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Book SynopsisThis book is for students of theology, Christian ethics, and religious and gender studies; and everyone longing for the full acceptance of women and LGBTIQ people in the churches and beyond. It exposes the roots of prejudice against women and sexual minorities, and offers constructive proposals for gender justice.Trade Review'This book will unsettle many in the Christian ethical tradition but it will also impress many with its adroit use of biblical and theological scholarship and reasoned response to one of the crying moral issues of the day - gender discrimination … Highly recommended.' F. G. Kirkpatrick, Choice ConnectTable of ContentsPart I. Gender and Violence: 1. Aims and key terms; 2. The global gender crisis; 3. Gender binaries as theological problems; Part II. Double Vision: Catholics and Protestants Sexual Difference: 4. The Vatican and the war on gender; 5. Women, men, and Barth; 6. The conceit of complementarity; Part III. The Human Continuum: A Place for Everyone: 7. The continuum and the doctrine of God; 8. The human continuum: a place for everyone; 9. The masculine/feminine binary and the theological critique of culture; 10. The continuum and sacred texts.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing Christian Ethics 2e, now thoroughly revised and updated, offers an unparalleled introduction to the study of Christian Ethics, mapping and exploring all the major ethical approaches, and offering thoughtful insights into the complex moral challenges facing people today. This highly successful text has been thoughtfully updated, based on considerable feedback, to include increased material on Catholic perspectives, further case studies and the augmented use of introductions and summaries Uniquely redefines the field of Christian ethics along three strands: universal (ethics for anyone), subversive (ethics for the excluded), and ecclesial (ethics for the church) Encompasses Christian ethics in its entirety, offering students a substantial overview by re-mapping the field and exploring the differences in various ethical approaches Provides a successful balance between description, analysis, and critique Structured so tTable of ContentsPreface viii Introduction 1 Part One The Story of Christian Ethics 3 1 The Story of God 5 2 The Story of the Church 34 3 The Story of Ethics 64 4 The Story of Christian Ethics 90 Part Two The Questions Christian Ethics Asks 123 5 Universal Ethics 127 6 Subversive Ethics 159 7 Ecclesial Ethics 200 Part Three The Questions Asked of Christian Ethics 233 8 Good Order 235 9 Good Life 270 10 Good Relationships 303 11 Good Beginnings and Endings 343 12 Good Earth 369 Timeline 396 Glossary of Names 398 Glossary of Terms 409 Name Index 417 Subject Index 422

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Book SynopsisEach chapter of The New Asceticism concentrates on a contentious issue in contemporary theology - the role of women in the churches, homosexuality and the priesthood, celibacy and the future of Christian asceticism - in an original thesis about the nature of desire which may start to heal many contemporary wounds. Professor Coakley is as familiar with the Bible and the Early Fathers as she is with the writings of Freud and Jung, and she draws heavily on Gregory of Nyssa''s theology of desire in what she proposes. She points the way through the false modern alternatives of repression and libertinism, agape and eros, recovering a way in which desire can be freed from associations with promiscuity and disorder, and forging a new ascetical vision founded in the disciplines of prayer and attention.Trade ReviewThis theological excavation argues that a fallen world can be redeemed, if it can find ways, in the light of Christ, to chasten and purify all of its desires before God. * Church of Ireland Gazette *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Pleasure Principles: A theology of desire 2. The Woman at the Altar 3. Other Voices Other Worlds: Homosexuality 4. Trinity Prayer and Sexuality 5. Deepening Practices: Ascetial and Mystical Theology

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Book SynopsisA complete, newly translated edition of al-Adab al-Mufrad, the most famous collection of Prophetic traditions on manners and morals, with a pioneering commentary by Adil Salahi.Trade Review"Extraordinarily well written and presented" -Midwest Book Review on Muhammad: His Character and Conduct"Written in good, easy English. . . . I personally recommend [this book]." -Nouman Ali Khan, author of Revive Your Heart on Muhammad: Man and Prophet

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