Christian ethics, writes theologian D. Stephen Long, is the pursuit
of God's goodness by people "on the way" to a city not built by
human hands. The cultivation of practical wisdom that comes from
diverse sources, it draws on all that is good in God's creation and
among the nations. In this Very Short Introduction, Long examines
these diverse sources, discusses the relationship between
Christian, modern, and postmodern ethics, and explores practical
issues including sex, money, and power. The book also examines some
of the failures of the Christian tradition, including the crusades,
the conquest, slavery, inquisitions, and the Galileo affair.
Placing them in the context of the theory and practice of ethics
and their historical perspective, Long notes the challenges they
raise for Christian ethics. He concludes with a discussion of their
implications in the modern era, considering how this affects our
lives in the present age. Long recognizes the inherent difficulties
in bringing together "Christian" and "ethics" but argues that this
is an important task for both the Christian faith and for ethics.
About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and
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life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the
newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about
the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from
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