ISBN Christian Ethics: A Very Short Introduction 152 pages English

This Very Short Introduction to Christian ethics introduces the topic by examining its sources and historical basis. D. Stephen Long presents a discussion of the relationship between Christian ethics modern and postmodern ethics and explores practical issues including sex money and power. Long recognises the inherent difficulties in bringing together 'Christian' and 'ethics' but argues that this is an important task for both the Christian faith and for ethics. Arguing that Christian ethics are not a precise science but the cultivation of practical wisdom from a range of sources Long also discusses some of the failures of the Christian tradition including the crusades the conquest slavery inquistions and the Galileo affair. Placing them in the context of the theory and practice of ethics and their historical persepctive he notes the challenges they raise for Christian ethics. He concludes with a discussion of their implications in the modern era considering how this affects our lives in the present age. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.