Introducing Protestant Social Ethics: Foundations in Scripture, History, and Practice
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:Despite their rich tradition of social concern, Protestants have historically struggled to articulate why, whether, and how to challenge unethical social structures. This book introduces Protestants to the biblical and historical background of Christian social ethics, inviting them to understand...
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:Despite their rich tradition of social concern, Protestants have historically struggled to articulate why, whether, and how to challenge unethical social structures. This book introduces 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.
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PRODUCT DETAIL
- Catalogue Code 461856
- Product Code 9780801049910
- ISBNÂ 0801049911
- EANÂ 9780801049910
- Pages 272
- Department Academic
- Category Christian Worldview
- Sub-Category Social Issues
- Publisher Baker Book House
- Publication Date Mar 2017
- Sales Rank 59573
- Dimensions 228 x 152 x 17mm
- Weight 0.367kg
Brian Matz
Brian Matz (PhD, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and Saint Louis University) is associate professor of the history of Christianity and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Endowed Chair in Catholic Thought at Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the author or coeditor of several books on the use of patristic sources in Catholic social thought and has written numerous articles.
- :<b>contents<br><br></b>introduction<br><b>part 1: Social Ethics And Scripture<br></b>1. The Pentateuch<br>2. Historical, Poetical, And Wisdom Literature<br>3. Prophets<br>4. Jesus In The New Testament<br>5. The Early Decades Of Christianity<br>part 1 Summary<br><b>part 2: Social Ethics In Christian History<br></b>6. Late Antiquity<br>7. Middle Ages<br>8. Reformations Era<br>9. Post-reformations Era<br>10. Contemporary Catholic Social Ethics<br>part 2 Summary<br><b>part 3: Principles For Protestant Social Ethics<br></b>11. Human Dignity<br>12. Common Good<br>13. Justice<br>14. Solidarity<br>15. Subsidiarity<br>part 3 Summary
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