Free in Deed - The Heart of Lutheran Ethics

Free in Deed provides an imaginative and succinct introduction to Lutheran ethics, which the author contends is, finally, neighbor ethics. The gospel of Jesus Christ sets us free to serve neighbors--including all creation--and their well-being. This Lutheran framework provides a distinctive approach for navigating social issues in tumultuous times.

About the author

Craig L. Nessan is William D. Streng Professor for the Education and Renewal of the Church, academic dean, and professor of contextual theology and ethics at Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, and serves as coeditor of the online journal Currents in Theology and Mission. He is the author of several books, including, Shalom Church: The Body of Christ as Ministering Community and Beyond Maintenance to Mission: A Theology of the Congregation.

Product details

• Authors: Craig L Nessan, Craig L. Nessan
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2022
• EAN: 9781506479125
• ISBN: 978-1-5064-7912-5
• No. of pages: 165
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 226 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 249 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations