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The Goodness of God|D. Stephen Long

The Goodness of God

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Stephen Long opens his erudite discussion of theology and ethics with the insistence that moral critique must emerge from a particular location, rather than from the fluid values of any ""neutral"" observer. Long sets out to put theology and ethics--as well as the church--in proper relation to one another. Ethics must be based in theology, not the other way around. Our ""finite participation in the infinite makes possible participation in a goodness beyond us."" That goodness comes to us in the flesh of Jesus Christ, and the church is indispensable in drawing all people toward God's goodness. The church, a social ethic in itself, gives purpose and order to other social institutions, including family, government, and the market.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781556356759
  • ISBN-10: 1556356757
  • Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
  • Publish Date: January 2008
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6.29 x 0.73 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.02 pounds
  • Page Count: 336

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