Overview

This book addresses an important topic and fills a major gap in developments in modern theology and Christian ethics. Significant treatments include Wolfhart Pannenberg's historical overview of the relationship between modernism and Christian faith, John Webster's meticulous analysis of Christian theology's contribution to modern conceptions of conscience, J. L. O'Donovan's critique of liberal contractarian theory, and Alasdair MacIntyre's examination of the critical issues which Christianity raises for secular philosophy.

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Author:   Michael Banner ,  Alan J. Torrance (University of St. Andrews, UK)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   T.& T.Clark Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.380kg
ISBN:  

9780567084613

ISBN 10:   0567084612
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   29 June 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

"Preface List of Contributors Introduction - Alan J. Torrance and Michael Banner What has Christianity to say to the moral philosopher -Alasdair MacIntyre What can Ethics know about God? - Oliver O'Donovan Morality, Ethics and God - Wolfhart Pannenberg 5. God's Commands and Moral Realism - John Hare Doctrine of God and theological ethics according to Thomas Aquinas - Fergus Kerr 7. The Truth about God: The Decalogue as Condition for Truthful Speech - Stanley Hauerwas ""The Trinity is our social program"": the doctrine of the trinity and the shape of shape of social engagement -Miroslav Volf The Doctrine of God and the Ultimate Meaning of Life - Germain Grisez A Doctrine of Human Being - Michael Banner God and Conscience - John Webster On Deriving 'Ought' from 'Is': Christology, Covenant and Koinonia - Alan J. Torrance The Poverty of Christ and Non-Proprietary Community - Joan Lockwood O'Donovan To Render Praise: Humanity in God's World -Murray Rae Index"

Reviews

<p>'A book like this (with its distinguished array of contributors) offers a decisive reprimand to those who believe that Christian ethics can be pursued without any detailed consideration of Christian doctrine. Instead, here we find a lively engagement between them both that provides real interest and challenge. A breath of fresh air!'<p>David Brown FBA, Van Mildert Professor of Divinity, University of Durham Department of Theology and Religion.

As explained in the book's excellent introduction, the editors have discerned that the religious response can be grouped into four ways of understanding the relationship between morals and theology...While these essays are, at times, quite technical in nature, they are well worth the effort. They possess tremendous historical, philosophical, and theological depth, with several integrating Scripture in profound ways and exhibiting unusual rhetorical power. Each essay displays a depth and sophistication that is commensurate with senior standing of its respective contributor. I would highly recommend this collection for purchase by academic libraries, graduate students, and professors in the field, and also by ambitious laypersons and clergy. Robert E. Meditz, Anglican Theological Review

Author Information

Michael Banner is current Professor of Public Policy in the Life Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.  From September 2006 he will be Dean of Trinity College, Cambridge. Alan J. Torrance is Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of St. Andrews, UK.

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