Christian Morality : The Word Becomes Flesh

Josef Fuchs

ISBN 10: 087840452X / ISBN 13: 9780878404520

Published by Georgetown University Press Sep 1987, 1987

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Neuware - In this third collection of his essays on Christian ethics, Josef Fuchs takes up a number of pressing questions both in fundamental and applied ethics.Several essays explore the biblical basis for establishing Christian norms and principles for ethical decision-making. These deal in detail with th enature of human conscience and the effect on it fo religious values in a pluralistic culture. The author also deals with current and pressing issues of a Christian moral life: continuity and change in moral teaching as exemplified by the debate over religious freedom; pluralism in the understanding of Christian marriage as early as the twelfth century; bioethical problems dealing with the beginning and end of human life; and the general question, is there a Catholic ethical moral theology.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Christian Morality : The Word Becomes Flesh
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press Sep 1987
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087840452X
• ISBN 13: 9780878404520
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 0D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
• Weight: 340 grams

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Synopsis

In this third collection of his essays on Christian ethics, Josef Fuchs takes up a number of pressing questions both in fundamental and applied ethics. Several essays explore the biblical basis for establishing Christian norms and principles for ethical decision-making. These deal in detail with the nature of human conscience and the effect on it fo religious values in a pluralistic culture. The author also deals with current and pressing issues of a Christian moral life: continuity and change in moral teaching as exemplified by the debate over religious freedom; pluralism in the understanding of Christian marriage as early as the twelfth century; bioethical problems dealing with the beginning and end of human life; and the general question, is there a "Catholic" ethical moral theology?

Review

These diverse essays . . . cover most of the significant questions that have surfaced in fundamental moral theology since Vatican II. . . . Particularly welcome to those who, aware of his stature as a moralist, are looking for an access to his thought. . . . Highly recommended.

--America