Renewing Moral Theology: Christian Ethics as Action, Character and Grace

While ethical issues are being raised with new urgency, Christians are increasingly unfamiliar with the moral grammar of their faith. The need to reengage the deep-down things of the Christian moral tradition has seldom been more urgent. Moral theology has a long history in the Catholic and Anglican traditions. The tradition of theological ethics, influenced by Aristotle by way of Aquinas, offers a distinct emphasis on the virtues and character formation. Now Daniel Westberg infuses this venerable ethical tradition with a biblical confidence in the centrality of the gospel and the role of the Holy Spirit in forming character, while also laying down a sound moral psychology for practical reason and ethical living. Christians--whether of Anglican, Catholic or of other traditions--interested in vigorously retrieving a great moral heritage, will find here common ground for ethical reflection and discipleship.

Author: Daniel A. Westberg
Publisher: IVP Academic
Published: 05/02/2015
Pages: 281
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780830824601

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/15/2015 pg. 65

About the Author
Westberg, Daniel A.: -

Daniel A. Westberg (1949-2017) was professor of ethics and moral theology at Nashotah House Theological Seminary. His books include Right Practical Reason: Action, Aristotle and Prudence in Aquinas.