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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Russell PregeantPublisher: Cascade Books Imprint: Cascade Books Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.204kg ISBN: 9781666749502ISBN 10: 1666749508 Pages: 134 Publication Date: 24 July 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""Russell Pregeant is concerned that the contemporary church and its members are, in the realm of public affairs, too accommodated to dominant cultural forces opposed to the ethics of Jesus. Discussing wealth and politics, governments, expressions of violence, and 'the stranger, ' Pregeant challenges readers to follow in the totality of their lives a Christ who questions contemporary cultural values and idolatries. This is a thoughtful, insightful, and challenging conversation concerning biblical ethics and contemporary sociopolitical issues."" -Warren Carter, Phillips Theological Seminary ""This book transcends the culture wars that sometimes masquerade as 'religious ethics.' Addressing readers across the religious and cultural spectrum who take seriously the issues of social and personal ethics that polarize American society, Pregeant calls church insiders to put their faith into practice, following the example and teaching of Jesus as the heart and core of Christian ethics. This book can ignite and fuel discussion in the academic and religious settings and is especially recommended to church study groups and their leaders."" -M. Eugene Boring, Brite Divinity School, emeritus" """Russell Pregeant is concerned that the contemporary church and its members are, in the realm of public affairs, too accommodated to dominant cultural forces opposed to the ethics of Jesus. Discussing wealth and politics, governments, expressions of violence, and 'the stranger, ' Pregeant challenges readers to follow in the totality of their lives a Christ who questions contemporary cultural values and idolatries. This is a thoughtful, insightful, and challenging conversation concerning biblical ethics and contemporary sociopolitical issues."" --Warren Carter, Phillips Theological Seminary ""This book transcends the culture wars that sometimes masquerade as 'religious ethics.' Addressing readers across the religious and cultural spectrum who take seriously the issues of social and personal ethics that polarize American society, Pregeant calls church insiders to put their faith into practice, following the example and teaching of Jesus as the heart and core of Christian ethics. This book can ignite and fuel discussion in the academic and religious settings and is especially recommended to church study groups and their leaders."" --M. Eugene Boring, Brite Divinity School, emeritus" Author InformationRussell Pregeant is professor of religion and philosophy and chaplain emeritus at Curry College, and was frequently visiting professor in New Testament at Andover Newton Theological School. An ordained minister in the United Methodist Church, he spent four years in the parish ministry. His previous books include For the Healing of the Nation: A Biblical Vision; Encounter with the New Testament: An Interdisciplinary Approach; and Knowing Truth, Doing Good: Engaging New Testament Ethics. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |