This book examines the origin and meaning of the concept of intrinsic evil and its use in sexual ethics, in the teaching of the Catholic Church, and in the construction of a systematic approach to theological ethics. It concludes with a suggestion of how the concept might be used in future ethical discourse.
"An insider's look at a powerful social movement that aims to transform how we think about frozen human embryos, reproductive politics, and the future of the nation"--
"An insider's look at a powerful social movement that aims to transform how we think about frozen human embryos, reproductive politics, and the future of the nation"--
Common Judaism, Paul, and the Inner and the Outer in Ancient Religion
E. P. Sanders shaped the contemporary debate on the relation of early Christianity to early Judaism and produced a clearer vision of that relationship as it was expressed in Paul the apostle. Sanders presents formative essays that show the structure of his approach and the insights it produces into Paul's relationship to Judaism and the Jewish ......
This extensive 3-panel study guide presents the details of the wide variety of Christianities that exist in the world today. From Methodism to Roman Catholicism, Greek Orthodox to Mormonism, Christianity has changed from being a tiny sect in ancient Rome to the largest religion in the world. A must-have for any scholar interested in learning more ......
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was a unique colonial town. It was the first permanent outpost of the Moravians in North America and served as the headquarters for their extensive missionary efforts. It was also one of the most successful communal societies in American history. Bethlehem was founded as a "congregation of the cross" where all ......
Retrieving Christian Practices of Solidarity with Lepers as a Paradigm f
In Communities of Kinship: Retrieving Christian Practices of Solidarity with Lepers as a Paradigm for Overcoming Exclusion of Older Persons, Carlo Calleja describes kinship as a moral category, arguing that practicing kinship with others can cultivate virtues that shape the character of the agent. Contemporary Western society tends to focus on ......
Communication in the Church helps congregations and their members create healthier ways of relating to one another. Distilling the latest research, the book offers practical guidelines to help readers become more effective in how they build relationships, lead meetings, experience trust, practice forgiveness, use power, and bridge cultures.
