A History of Christian Theology offers a consice yet complete chronicle of the whole history of Christian theology; from its background in the history of Israel to the various modes of liberation theology in the late 20th century. This book is an intellectual history; a story of people and their ideas. It will be valuable for college and seminary students as well as lay study groups.
#782670 in Books H Richard Niebuhr 1999-07-01 1999-07-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .50 x 6.00l; .66 #File Name: 0664221521200 pagesISBN13: 9780664221522Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Seminal Essay on Moral Philosophy from a Christian PerspectiveBy thomas j. zwemerThis essay was a position paper written for academic colleagues. It subsequently found interest among those with a passion for ethics and its moral foundation. Most ethical propositions are based upon a Greek foundation rather than from a Christian perspective. I found it heavy going; but worth the effort.43 of 46 people found the following review helpful. the importance of responsibilityBy Karen LebacqzH. Richard Niebuhr's The Responsible Self is a classic in Christian ethics. Niebuhr argues that humans are neither simply 'goal seeking' creatures nor simply 'rule-following' creatures; but are 'responsive' and hence; responsible. We are 'answerers' who must first ask "What is going on here?" and then respond to that assessment with a 'fitting' answer. The importance of this short and readable work should not be underestimated. Niebuhr's approach spawned an interest in perspective and vision in ethics that is carried on by contemporary thinkers such as James Gustafson and Stanley Hauerwas.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. LTEBy Isaac SchoeppNiebuhr's examination of "The Responsible Self" offers a new way to look at ethics. He does not propose that we ignore the historical ways of viewing ethics (ie. virtue) but he shows where they fail to explore all of the relationships involved. Niebuhr uses the term "responsibility" in a creative and inventive way. I wasn't convinced; but I was certainly challenged
