Introducing Protestant Social Ethics

Sustainable Books Verified independent store

→

Despite Their Rich Tradition Of Social Concern, Protestants Have Historically Struggled To Articulate Why, Whether, And How To Challenge Unethical Social Structures. This Book Intr oduces Protestants To The Biblical And Historical Background Of Christian Social Ethics, Inviting Them To Understand The Basis For Social Action And Engage With The Broader Tradition. It Embraces And Explains Long-standing Christian Reflection On Social Ethics And Shows How Scripture And Christian History Connect To Current Social Justice Issues. Each Chapter Includes Learning Outcomes And Chapter Highlights. Social Ethics And Scripture. The Pentateuch ; Historical, Poetical, And Wisdom Literature ; Prophets ; Jesus In The New Testament ; The Early Decades Of Christianity ; Part 1 Summary -- Social Ethics In Christian History. Late Antiquity ; Middle Ages ; Reformations Era ; Post-reformations Era ; Contemporary Catholic Social Ethics ; Part 2 Summary -- Principles Of Protestant Social Ethics. Human Dignity ; Common Good ; Justice ; Solidarity ; Subsidiarity ; Part 3 : Summary Brian Matz. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.Categories: Religion & Spirituality Christian Books & Bibles Christian LivingSocial Issues Show more