Christian Ethics Introduced

Religious Convictions in Secular Times

Hans O Tiefel

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Pickwick Publications
11 March 2024

Religious ethics; Christianity; Christian life & practice; Christian social thought & activity

Christian Ethics Introduced asks why humans count as ends in themselves. The biblical answer was/is that humans have standing--inherent worth--as creatures in the image of God. This traditional answer yielded to seventeenth and eighteenth century enlightenment secularism. To these secularists, human reason promised to be a surer and more peaceable foundation for a just culture than religion. Human rationality--the light of human reason--would enlighten and improve the human condition. Two world wars and more realistic trends in new social sciences created not just awareness of human irrationality but fostered skepticism of sound foundations for morality and justice. It seemed that both traditional religion and enlightened reason fell short of what had been hoped. And the cause of failure may not lie in traditional religion or in human irrationality. Rather, the problem might lie in human conduct. Specifically, it may lie in the human inclination to favor self over others, of the ""me"" outranking the ""we."" Christian responses to the human failure to live a moral and just life recognize the persistence of immoral conduct, acknowledge it in regard to oneself, ask for forgiveness, and make amends and peace with God and with those wronged.

By: Hans O Tiefel
Imprint: Pickwick Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781666765489
ISBN 10: 1666765481
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 11 March 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hans O. Tiefel emigrated from Germany in 1949. Volunteering for the US Army secured US citizenship and veteran benefits for underwriting his education. Though raised in secular cultures, he was converted to the Christian faith during his Army years. Subsequently he earned degrees from Wake Forest University, Yale Divinity School, and Yale University (PhD). He taught religion and ethics at the College of Idaho and at William and Mary. His thirty years at W&M included two four-year terms as department chair.

Reviews for Christian Ethics Introduced: Religious Convictions in Secular Times

"""Hans Tiefel is a master at his craft. Moreover, he listens to other voices in the field. As a result, this book is an excellent introduction to the field."" --Stanley Hauerwas, professor emeritus of divinity and law, Duke Divinity School ""Hans Tiefel has written an intellectually rich yet accessible introduction to the practice of Christian ethics. Teachers of college and seminary classes will find the book an excellent course text, and general readers will find it remarkably jargon-free and open to all. The book reflects Tiefel's gift for teaching, along with his willingness to challenge Christians to live out the faith."" --Robert W. Tuttle, research professor of law and religion, George Washington University Law School"