{"product_id":"christian-ethics-a-guide-for-the-perplexed-9780567032201","title":"Christian Ethics A Guide for the Perplexed","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Reverend Victor Lee Austin, Ph.D., is Theologian-in-residence at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in New York City. He is the author of scholarly articles in political theology, ecclesiology, and social ethics, as well as a book of theological meditations on everyday life, A Priest's Journal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith glad and generous confidence in the distinction of Christian ethics, Austin guides his readers into this subject. The simplicity and clarity of his style hold many points for deeper thoughtful reflection, and one senses too, for the reader to be moved towards a fuller humanity through what is absorbed here. -- Susan F. Parsons * Studies in Christian Ethics *\u003cbr\u003eThis timely book ... appears in the famous book series ‘Guides for the Perplexed’, which always include essays of high level and incontestable quality. In sum, Austin’s \u003ci\u003eChristian Ethics: A Guide for the Perplexed\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent book that can be appreciated as well by ethicists and non-scholars as well. * Theological Book Review *\u003cbr\u003eHow does one write an introductory text without being overly reductive, on the one hand, or unnecessarily bogging down the reader with finer points, on the other?  Victor Lee Austin admirably navigates between these twin pitfalls in this useful and concise volume … Austin writes clearly and cogently with an eye towards the practical and pedagogical … [A]n accessible introduction for the beginner in Christian ethics or Catholic moral theology. -- Travis Pickell University of Virginia, USA * Theology *\u003cbr\u003eOur goal in life is to become as fully human as God would like us to be...                                                                                                                                      For those of you who want to try to live a more fully human life and to understand the purpose of Christian ethics, I do recommend this book. -- Robert Kent * Today's American Catholic *\u003cbr\u003eProvides a fine approach to Christian ethics and reviews the Christian  moral life, using many biblical references to chart the evolution and  meaning of Christian thoughts on justice, how to succeed as a human  being, and more. Philosophy and theology blend in a fine story packed  with insights and perfect for collections strong in scholarly  assessments of Christian belief based on a blend of analysis and  Biblical passages -- James A. Cox * The Midwest Book Review *\u003cbr\u003e‘Austin's Guide is a  rare combination: a broad, sophisticated introduction to the vast universe of  Christian ethics, but one that is energized by a constant stream of  engaging prose and arresting examples. The text is even-handed and truly  comprehensive in its scope, avoiding privileging any one school of ethics. And  Austin's eye for the extraordinary in the ordinary shines especially in the  final chapters on the moral challenges of friendship and disability.' - David  Cloutier, Mount St. Mary's University, USA. -- David Cloutier\u003cbr\u003e‘Austin has done a great  service for the \"perplexed\" by offering an accessible, conversational, and  cogent introduction to Christian ethics. The text is comprehensive and  simple, without at all being simplistic. Those knowledgeable in the field  will discern how carefully Austin presents Christian ethics, in a manner  informed by - even if not weighed down by - current scholarship. Those unaware  of such research can trust they encounter in this book a reliable and  trustworthy guide to the Christian moral life, a true scholar who invites his  readers to understand the Christian life as not only accessible (through terms  like friendship and good sense) but also as attractive and vivifying.' - William  C. Mattison III, The Catholic University of America, USA. -- William C. Mattison III\u003cbr\u003eAustin’s guide is valuable for its opening chapters and could be a good starting point for a study of Christian ethics as virtue ethics. -- Cathriona Russell, Trinity College, Dublin * Modern Believing *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. What is Christian Ethics?; The overall picture: Christian ethics and the contemporary world Key ideas; Vital moments of history and the development of Christian ideas; Attitudes to Scripture and divine commands; Key perplexities (questions: headings of chaps. 2, 3-4, 5, 6-8, 9); Summary; 2. Why are Christian ethics different?; Reasoning about Christian ethics - the sources: Scripture, Tradition, Natural Law, and Experience.; Scripture: some initial comments; Tradition: an introduction; Natural law: an introduction; Conscience and the formation of Christian character; Brief comparison to some other ethical theories: duties, consequences and virtues; existentialism; neo-Darwinianism; relativism.; Comparison to the Western secular capitalist\/utilitarian perspective; Summary; 3. Why do Christians differ amongst themselves over ethics? Part 1 - Sources and History; Differences over Scripture, Tradition and Natural Law; Scripture: further comments on key problems; Fundamentalists, conservatives and liberals - and various shades between. Tradition: more history - Catholics, Orthodox and Protestants; Catholic and Protestant differences: Tradition and Natural Law - a further exploration; Summary; Part 2-Contemporary issues; Evangelicalism; Liberation theology; Feminism; Contemporary natural law theories; Christian virtue ethics; Summary; 5. What about similarities? Can Christian ethics be part of a global ethic?; MacIntyre, Hauerwas and the critique of the Enlightenment; Hans Kung and a global ethic; Q\u0026amp;A.","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767778640215,"sku":"9780567032201","price":26.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780567032201.jpg?v=1758714865","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/christian-ethics-a-guide-for-the-perplexed-9780567032201","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}