Justice and Christian Ethics

Klappentext Justice and Christian Ethics is a study in the meaning and foundations of justice in modern society. Zusammenfassung Justice and Christian Ethics is a study in the meaning and foundations of justice in modern society. Written from a theological perspective! its focus is upon the interaction of religion and law in their common pursuit of justice. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; 2. The classical tradition of virtue; 3. The righteousness of God and human justice; 4. Justice in the Puritan covenantal tradition; 5. John Locke: justice and the social compact; 6. The American Republic - a case study: civic virtue and the public good; 7. Covenant, justice and law; Notes; Select bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: E. Clinton Gardner, E. Clinton (Emory University Gardner, Gardner E. Clinton
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.12.2009
• EAN: 9780521050555
• ISBN: 978-0-521-05055-5
• No. of pages: 196
• Series: New Studies in Christian Ethic; New Studies in Christian Ethics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Ethics, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Ethics & moral philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Religious ethics