Introduction to Christian Ethics by Marshall, Ellen Ott -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Endorsements Half Title Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Acknowledgments 1. Christian Ethics in Conflict

To Be Is to Be in Conflict To Be Human Is to Be in Conflict To Be Christian Is to Be in Conflict To Study Christian Ethics Is to Study Conflict To Do Christian Ethics Is to Participate in Conflict How Do We Live a Good Life Amidst Conflict?

2. Considering Method

Crafting Questions Context and Constructive Proposals Ethics, Grace, and Responsibility Conclusion

Imago Dei in the Text The Imago Dei in Context From Affirmation to Accountability From Rights to Relationship From Having to Becoming Conclusion

4. The Vices and Virtues of Conflict: Considering Virtue Ethics and Scripture

Conflict versus Cohesion Conflict in Community Conclusion

5. The Purpose and Process of Reconciliation: Considering Teleology and Narrative

The Telos of Reconciliation Stories and Practices of Reconciliation Conclusion

6. Need and Fear in Relationship: Considering Responsibility and Care

Daily Experiences of Interpersonal Conflict Learning about Conflict Transformation H. Richard Niebuhr and the Ethics of Responsibility Feminist Methodology and the Ethics of Care Formed to Fear Responding to Need Rather Than Reacting to Fear

7. Christian Ethics through Conflict

An Inquiring and Discerning Heart The Courage to Will and to Persevere A Spirit to Know and to Love You The Gift of Joy and Wonder in All Your Works Conclusion

Notes Bibliography Index of Names Index of Subjects