The Public Forum and Christian Ethics
The Public Forum and Christian Ethics
This book, which draws on debates in theology, philosophy, and sociological theory, is concerned with the communication of Christian ethics in the public forum of liberal, secular societies. It considers one of the fundamental problems of liberal societies: reconciling individual autonomy and community, and in response proposes a theological vision of community, and develops a particular understanding of the ways in which Christian identity is affirmed and developed in the communication of this vision. It also contributes to debates in public theology, especially on the relationship between Christianity and society.
- Interdisciplinary character: linking philosophy, theology and sociological theory
- Draws on both English- and German-language debates
- Has both a historical and contemporary perspective
Reviews & endorsements
"Engaging and erudite.... One must emphatically commend [Gascoigne].... Forward-looking..." Theological Studies
"Clearly written...a valuable contribution." The Journal of Religion
Product details
October 2008Paperback
9780521086059
264 pages
216 × 140 × 15 mm
0.34kg
Available
Table of Contents
- General editor's preface
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1. Revelation and reason in liberal societies
- 2. Revelation and a contemporary public ethics
- 3. The theology of revelation and Christian identity
- 4. The communication of Christian ethics in the public forum
- 5. Reconciling autonomy and community
- Bibliography.
