Readings in Christian ethics / edited by David K. Clark and Robert V. Rakestraw.

Other author Clark, David K.
Other author Rakestraw, Robert Vincent.
Format Book
Publication InfoGrand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, ©1994-©1996.
Description2 volumes ; 23 cm
Subjects
Christian ethics.
Christian ethics--Methodology.
Evangelicalism.
Christian ethics.

Contents V. 1. Theory and method -- v. 2. Issues and applications.
Contents v. 1. Theory and method. -- The nature of ethics / J.P. Moreland, C. Stephen Layman, Oliver Barclay, Janine Marie Idziak -- Grounding moral norms / Oliver O'Donovan, Alister E. McGrath, J.I. Packer, Lisa Sowle Cahill -- Moral dilemmas / Robert V. Rakestraw, Helmut Thielicke, Norman L. Geisler -- Moral situations and cultural contexts / J.I. Packer, Donald G. Bloesch, Charles H. Kraft -- The use of the Bible in ethical judgments / John Frame, Richard N. Longenecker, Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart -- Love and justice / Stephen Charles Mott, Lewis B. Smedes, Paul B. Henry -- Virtue and character / Stanley Hauerwas, Stephen S. Bilynskyj, William F. May -- The process of decision-making / Daniel C. Maguire, H.E. Todt, Virginia L. Warren.
Contents v. 2. Issues and applications -- Beginning and Ending Life -- Abortion : reproductive choice: basic to justice for women / Virginia Ramey Mollenkott ; Abortion and the Mosaic Law / Jack W. Cottrell ; The right to life: three theories / Robert N. Wennberg ; When does a person begin? / Robert E. Joyce ; For further reflection -- Reproductive technologies and genetics : Ethical implications of in vitro fertilization / Janet Dickey McDowell ; Technology and pregnancy enhancement / Stanley J. Grenz ; Genetics and human malleability / W. French Anderson ; For further reflection -- Euthanasia : James Rachels and the active euthanasia debate / J.P. Moreland ; On removing food and water: against the stream / Gilbert Meilaender ; The persistent vegetative state and the withdrawal of nutrition and hydration / Robert V. Rakestraw ; For further reflection -- Human sexuality -- Sexuality, marriage, and singleness : Marriage and singleness in Paul and today / David Wenham ; Appropriate vulnerability: a sexual ethic for singles / Karen Lebacqz ; Sexuality and singleness / Richard J. Foster ; The purpose of sex: toward a theological understanding of human sexuality / Stanley J. Grentz ; For further reflection -- Homosexuality : Homosexuality: an issue for the Church / James B. Nelson ; Homosexuality: the relevance of the Bible / David F. Wright ; The loving opposition / Stanton L. Jones ; AIDS: an evangelical perspective / Ronald J. Sider ; For further reflection -- Divorce and remarriage : Biblical teaching on divorce and remarriage / Charles C. Ryrie ; Final words / Craig S. Keener ; The husband of one wife / Robert L. Saucy ; For further reflection -- Class relationships -- Race relations : The prolife credibility gap / Spencer Perkins ; The racial issue in biblical perspective / Everett Tilson ; Where are my ambassadors of reconciliation? / Raleigh Washington and Glen Kehrein ; For further reflection -- Gender issues : Christian maturity in light of feminist theory / Mary Stewart Van Leeuwen ; Is the Bible sexist? Beyond feminism and patriarchalism / Donald G. Bloesch -- Women in the pastoral office / Thomas C. Oden ; Man and woman in Christ / Stephen B. Clark ; For further reflection -- Stewardship of creation -- Wealth and economics : Does capitalism pass the moral test? / Ronald H. Nash ; Who should set social priorities? / J. Philip Wogaman ; Structural evil and world hunger / Ronald J. Sider ; For further reflection -- Care for the environment : Managing the resources of the Earth / E. Calvin Beisner ; Christianity and the environment: escapist mysticism or responsible stewardship / R.J. Berry ; "A handful of mud": a personal history of my love for the soil / Paul W. Brand ; For further reflection -- Law and government -- Civil disobedience : Civil disobedience as subordination / Stephen Charles Mott ; The Christian and civil disobedience / Charles C. Ryrie ; Biblical submissionism: disobedience to government is sometimes right / Norman L. Geisler ; "Rescue those being led away to death" / John Piper ; For further reflection -- Capital punishment : The sanctity of life / John Murray ; Contemporary capital punishment: biblical difficulties with the biblically permissible / Eric E. Hobbs and Walter C. Hobbs ; Noah's covenant and the purpose of punishment / John Howard Yoder ; The collapse of the case against capital punishment / Ernest Van den Haag ; For further reflection -- Peace and War : Can a Christian go to war? / George W. Knight, III ; The just war revisited / Jerram Barrs ; Jesus and violence: some critical objections / Ronald J. Sider and Richard K. Taylor ; A practical Christian pacifism / David A. Hoekema ; For further reflection.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 93030274
ISBN0801025818 (v. 1 ; pbk.)
ISBN9780801025815 (v. 1 ; pbk.)
ISBN0801020565 (v. 2 ; pbk.)
ISBN9780801020568 (v. 2 ; pbk.)

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