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The Development of Moral Theology: Five Strands
Charles E. Curran
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Paperback. Bringing in a unique historical and critical analysis to the study of Catholic moral theology, the authors focuses on differentiating Catholic moral theology from other forms of Christian ethics, include sin and the manuals of moral theology. He also shed light on how strands have developed and changed our understanding of moral theology. Series: Moral Traditions Series. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRLB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 230 x 19. Weight in Grams: 486.
Charles Curran in his newest book The Development of Moral Theology: Five Strands, brings a unique historical and critical analysis to the five strands that differentiate Catholic moral theology from other approaches to Christian ethics -- sin and the manuals of moral theology, the teaching of Thomas Aquinas and later Thomists, natural law, the role of authoritative church teaching in moral areas, and Vatican II. Significant changes have occurred over the course of these historical developments. In addition, pluralism and diversity exist even today, as illustrated, for example, in the theory of natural law proposed by Cardinal Ratzinger. In ... Read more
Charles Curran in his newest book The Development of Moral Theology: Five Strands, brings a unique historical and critical analysis to the five strands that differentiate Catholic moral theology from other approaches to Christian ethics -- sin and the manuals of moral theology, the teaching of Thomas Aquinas and later Thomists, natural law, the role of authoritative church teaching in moral areas, and Vatican II. Significant changes have occurred over the course of these historical developments. In addition, pluralism and diversity exist even today, as illustrated, for example, in the theory of natural law proposed by Cardinal Ratzinger. In ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY PRESS
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Moral Traditions Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Washington, DC, United States
ISBN
9781626160194
SKU
V9781626160194
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About Charles E. Curran
Charles E. Curran, a Roman Catholic priest, is Elizabeth Scurlock University Professor of Human Values at Southern Methodist University. He was president of the Catholic Theological Society of America, the Society of Christian Ethics, and the American Theological Society, and is the author of numerous books, including Catholic Moral Theology in the United States: A History, which won the 2008 ... Read more
Reviews for The Development of Moral Theology: Five Strands
Curran has been a vigorous participant, comprehensive observer and courageous leader in Catholic moral theology. With this book, he shows how this theology continues to develop the riches of the past and respond to the signs of the times. America Magazine By examining five elements that make Catholic moral theology different from other Christian ethics, Curran gives an insightful understanding ... Read more