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Although most natural law ethical theories recognize moral
absolutes, there is not much agreement even among natural law
theorists about how to identify them. The author argues that in
order to understand and determine the morality (or immorality) of a
human action, it must be considered in relation to the organized
system of human practices within which it is performed. In order to
depict this structure and to explain how it bears upon the analysis
of action, the author investigates a number of issues that have
attracted the attention of Thomistic and Aristotelian scholarship.
He examines the nature of practical reason, its relationship with
theoretical reason, the derivation of lower from higher ethical
principles, the incommensurability of human goods, the relationship
between will and intellect, and the principle of double effect.
In 1950, the famous Dominican theologian Yves Congar stated that
there were three kinds of reform in Church history, to cure three
kinds of corruption. Doctrinal orthodoxy was reformed by General
councils. Institutional shortcomings were reformed by
administrative means (like codifying Church law). Moral failings
were remedied best by the preaching of religious orders. He also
added that in the 20th century, since the Church suffered neither
heresy nor moral laxity, the only area was institutional reform. He
died before the sexual abuse of children came to light. If Congar
got it wrong, it suggests that the Church cannot reform itself: or
can it? Michael Winter was ordained priest for the Catholic diocese
of Southwark in 1955. He worked for nine years as curate and parish
priest in a variety of parishes. Later he pursued further studies
in theology at the universities of London, Cambridge and Fribourg
(Switzerland), where he was awarded the Doctorate in Theology in
1977. He resigned from the clergy in 1986 and turned to university
teaching, and writing. Subsequently.
"I am putting my words as a fire in your mouth; these people are
tinder and it will consume them." (Jeremiah 5:14) In the book of
Jeremiah, the vocabulary of "word" and "words" is not only uniquely
prevalent, but formulae marking divine speech also play an
unprecedented role in giving the book's final form its narrative
and theological shape. Indeed, "the word of the Lord" is arguably
the main character, and a theology that is both distinctive and
powerful can be seen to emerge from the unfolding narrative. In
this stimulating study, Andrew Shead examines Jeremiah's use of
word language; the prophet's formation as an embodiment of the word
of God; his covenant preaching and the crisis it precipitates
concerning the recognition of true prophecy; and, in the "oracles
of hope," how the power of the word of God is finally made
manifest. Shead then brings this reading of Jeremiah to bear on
some issues in contemporary theology, including the problem of
divine agency and the doctrine of Scripture, and concludes by
engaging Jeremiah's doctrine of the Word of God in conversation
with Karl Barth. The prophet's major contribution emerges from his
careful differentiation of "word" and "words."
As Dr. Wenham states early in his introduction, "The story of
Jesus' resurrection is told by five different writers, whose
accounts differ from each other to an astonishing degree." Wenham
begins by setting the scene of Jerusalem and its environs, going on
to describe the main actors in the events with particular attention
to Mary Magdalene and the five writers themselves, and then
examining in detail all the biblical narratives from Good Friday
through Easter Day to the Ascension. He concludes that the various
accounts as they stand can be satisfactorily reconciled to provide
a trustworthy record for the church. Valuable appendices elucidate
Wenham's response to the technicalities of gospel criticism.
Is Wesleyan-Holiness theology still relevant for the twenty-first
century? Does Wesleyan-Holiness theology--as a vital, experiential,
living and breathing theology-still exist?This study of the
doctrine of Holiness examines its biblical, historical, and
theological foundations, as well as the importance of the holiness
life in the twenty-first century.Written with solid biblical
evidence and historical insight, Discovering Christian Holiness
will supply you with an understanding and awareness of holiness and
its breadth, depth, and practicality.Thomas Jay Oord reviews
Discovering Christian Holiness
This is a unique selection of Edward Schillebeeckx' collection,
translated into English here for the first time. This is a
collection of essays from one of the most eminent Catholic
theologians of the late 20th century. Edward Schillebeeckx
Collected Works bring together the most important and influential
works of the Dutch Dominican and theologian Edward Schillebeeckx
(1914-2009) in a reliable edition. All translations have been
carefully checked or revised, some texts are presented in English
for the first time. The page numbers of earlier editions are
included. Each volume carries a foreword by an internationally
renowned Schillebeeckx expert. This edition makes Schillebeeckx
available for a new generation of scholars and students.
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