Very accessible to a broad and scholarly audience, this short 260-page gem places terms within historical context clarifying confusing terms without dismissing the complexity of the issues.
Robert Marko, Aquinas College Catholic Books Review Very accessible to a broad and scholarly audience, this short 260 page gem places terms within historical context clarifying confusing terms without dismissing the complexity ... Read moreof the issues... For students of moral theology, I would suggest one look no further than this handbook. Catholic Books Review Covers an impressive amount of historical and contemporary ground... The eight-hundred-plus entries are generally clear and irenic, and often illuminating... Will help professionals and students alike come to a much better understanding of the key terms and debates within the field. Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics Anyone studying Catholic theology will find this a fine resource, perfect for research and scholarly applications and filled with source materials and references. Midwest Book Review A very important new reference work both for those engaged in theological studies and for a wider audience of interested church people ... It presents Bretzke's deep knowledge of the history and content of moral theology in a format that is accessible to all. Doctrine & Life Show Less