The Westminster Dictionary of Christian Ethics is an invaluable reference work. Included are articles on basic ethical concepts; biblical and theological ethics; philosophical traditions; major non-Christian religious traditions; psychological, sociological, political, and other concepts important to Christian ethics; and, finally, substantial problems, such as war, usually including both information and options. With 620 entries cover a spectrum of topics that concern thinking people everywhere, providing clear, concise and accurate information about ethical concerns.
The Westminster Dictionary of Christian Ethics is an invaluable reference work. Included are articles on basic ethical concepts; biblical an...
In this masterful historical survey, theologian John Macquarrie demonstrates how Christians, especially the great mystics, have experienced at their own "radiant core" the love and presence of God. The word mysticism evokes ecstatic visions, asceticism, and esoteric teaching. Yet, the author maintains, mystics are better thought of as people who exhibit common human curiosity, long to explore religious mystery, and ultimately find a deep personal relationship with God. Macquarrie discusses in detail the ten common traits of mysticism before tracing two millennia of Christian mysticism. He...
In this masterful historical survey, theologian John Macquarrie demonstrates how Christians, especially the great mystics, have experienced at their o...
A helpful book, marked by wide reading and rich thought. I commend it not only for the lonely reader but for groups who would like to explore the calling and mission of the people of God' (Baptist Times). 'This is a splendid book for anyone who wants to "break into" theology and is not quite sure how to go about U. One would hope it is also a spur to those who are tempted to give up the theological effort' (Church of Ireland Gazette). 'A model of how really good and attractive theology can only come from scholars who know their faith and have given themselves over to the study of it...
A helpful book, marked by wide reading and rich thought. I commend it not only for the lonely reader but for groups who would like to explore the call...
. The new emphasis on situations and flexibility does not abolish rules or the task of moral theology, but it does call for a radical rethinking. It is a platitude to say that man is in the midst of rapid change, both in himself and in his world. The traditional moral theology was too strongly tied to the notion of a fixed, essential human nature, set in the midst of a static hierarchically ordered universe. Yet its basic method of approaching the problem of ethics was correct--not through some special Christian concept of love or whatever it might be, but through the study of man. A renewed...
. The new emphasis on situations and flexibility does not abolish rules or the task of moral theology, but it does call for a radical rethinking. It i...
This summer John Macquarrie retires from his professional chair at Oxford after a long and distinguished career. As well as writing many books which have become classics, and pushing the boundaries of theological exploration further, he has always been devotedly a churchman, and this new collection of papers deals with many topics of particular interest at present. Those essays dealing with theology include 'Pilgrimage in Theology', 'Why Theology?', 'Theology and Ideology' and 'Continuing Influences from the Last Century'. Those on the church survey the Anglican theological tradition, the...
This summer John Macquarrie retires from his professional chair at Oxford after a long and distinguished career. As well as writing many books which h...
