Acknowledges that it is impossible not to take into account the theological view of human life, but the challenge is how to present the religious perspective to non-religious people. This work shows that the two positions - the theological and the philosophical - aren't as far apart as they may seem.
"Feils book is indispensable for anyone who wants to understand more clearly that unique Christian of our time, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and his theology."
— Eberhard Bethge, friend and biographer of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Mannermaas revisionist work on justification in Luthers theology - a notable contribution from oneof the most influential Finnish scholars of Luther studies - is now available in English. His book opens up new interpretive questions for historical theology with striking implications for ecumenism, ethics, and spirituality. He writes, "the idea ......
An introduction to complicated bioethical issues from both Jewish and Catholic perspectives. It takes the reader through methodology in Roman Catholic moral theology and compares and contrasts it with methodology as it is practiced in Jewish ethics.
Discussions and debates over the medical use of stem cells and cloning have always had a religious component. But there are many different religious voices. This anthology on how religious perspectives informs the difficult issues of stem cell research and human cloning.
Presenting an evaluation of reincarnation and Karma in any language, this book reveals the many flaws in the arguments supporting the belief in reincarnation and the so-called Law of Karma. It covers the alleged evidence in support of reincarnation, including child prodigies, deja vu experiences, hypnotic regressions, and 'reincarnation memories'.
Developments in biotechnology, such as cloning and the decoding of the human genome, are generating questions and choices that traditionally have fallen within the realm of religion and philosophy. This title challenge policymakers to recognize the value of religious views on biotechnology.
In this Lenten devotional, each reflection focuses on a key point in Matthew and includes a prayer and inspirational verse, as well as questions for individual reflection or small-group discussion. This is the third and final book in our Lectionary-based Lenten meditations.
With simplicity and elegance, Tanner sketches a historically informed vision of the faith. Chapter 1 recovers strands of early Christian accounts of Jesus and his significance for a very different age. Chapter 2 situates Christology in a religious vision of the whole cosmos, while Chapter 3 lays out the ethical and political implications of the ......
