Christian Ethics and Human Nature (John Albert Hall Lecture) - Softcover

Penelhum, Terence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1563383276 ISBN 13: 9781563383274

Publisher: Trinity Press International, 2000

Synopsis

Originally delivered as the John Albert Hall Lectures in 1999, these essays examine the relationship between the secular view of human nature and Christian views of human nature. Having done so, the essays go on to explore the ways that the differences between the two views affect the ethics that inform both Christian activity and non-Christian activity.The author sets out first to identify characteristics that distinguish Christian ethics from secular ethics in a world that commonly sees itself as having adopted Christian ethics. Second, Penelhum analyzes the understanding of human nature that is implied by Christian ethics. Third, he identifies the ways that the Christian view of human nature responds to other religions' views of human nature. Finally, he identifies how the Christian view of human nature ought to be affected by the recognition that human nature is a part of Nature as a whole. Throughout the book, Penelhum places Christian ethics in dialogue with science, psychology, and religious pluralism in an engaging and highly productive way.Terence Penelhum is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Calgary. He is the author of God and Skepticism.

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About the Author

Terence Penelhum is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Calgary.

Review

"A treasure for every library." — Raymond B. Knudsen, Editor, The Counselor, February 4, 2001 (Raymond B. Knudsen Professional Counselor)

"A treasure for every library." — Raymond B. Knudsen, Editor, The Counselor, February 4, 2001 (Sanford Lakoff Professional Counselor)

Edition details

• Publisher: Trinity Press International
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1563383276
• ISBN 13: 9781563383274
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 128