Wells, Samuel
Christian Ethics: An Introductory Reader
- ISBN 13:
- 9781405168878
- author:
- Wells, Samuel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 18.6 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Ethics & Moral Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Christian Ethics An Introductory Reader by Samuel Wells provides a comprehensive anthology of primary documents and materials relating to the emergence and study of key approaches to Christian ethics. This volume encompasses the entire canon of Christian ethics, introducing readers to foundational figures such as Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, and Barth, alongside contemporary voices including Rosemary Radford Ruether, James Cone, Jürgen Moltmann, Stanley Hauerwas, Oliver O'Donovan, Wendell Berry, and many others. Notable figures from outside the traditional theological tradition are also represented, offering a rich and diverse range of perspectives on Christian ethics. This collection is designed to be a valuable resource for teachers and students of Christian ethics, providing a clear and accessible way of exploring this complex and multifaceted subject. With its judicious selection of primary texts and informative commentary, Christian Ethics An Introductory Reader offers a unique opportunity to engage with the key ideas and debates in Christian ethics.