As I Have Loved You: The Challenge of Christian EthicsIn this basic study on morality, James P. Hanigan suggests the reasons why a Christian morality is necessary to complement the teaching of Jesus in the Gospels. As I Have Loved You presents the problems, procedures and insights of moral theology, or Christian ethics, from the perspective of a Roman Catholic theologian. He examines the significant impact on the understanding of faith and morality of the changes introduced by Vatican Council II: religious freedom, the sanctity and inviolability of the individual conscience, greater social freedom and justice, and a renewed emphasis on the importance of the Bible. Feeling that people's confusion need not be as great as it sometimes is, Dr. Hanigan presents in this book a clear overview of a consistent and coherent tradition of moral thought and reflection. Students at all levels of college study, educated adults, and professional ministers seeking updating will find this to be a challenging book. + |
Contents
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Faith and Practice | 22 |
The Person as Moral Agent | 50 |
The Moral Agent in Community | 76 |
The Reality of Sin | 101 |
The Reality of Conscience | 119 |
Love and Moral Rules | 145 |
The Natural Moral Law | 166 |
The Counsels of Perfection A Path to Love | 190 |
No Longer Servants But Friends | 209 |
Common terms and phrases
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References to this book
Introduction to Jewish and Catholic Bioethics: A Comparative Analysis Aaron L. Mackler No preview available - 2003 |