Paul and Virtue Ethics: Building Bridges Between New Testament Studies and Moral Theology
 “Two prestigious scholars . . . serve up a gourmet banquet that blends the flavors of scripture and ethics without losing the distinctive tastes of each.” —Richard M. Gula, professor of moral theology, Franciscan School of Theology/Graduate Theological Union

In Paul and Virtue Ethics, Daniel Harrington and James Keenan build upon their successful collaboration Jesus and Virtue Ethics to discuss the apostle Paul's teachings as a guide to interpret theology and ethics today. Examining Paul's writings, the authors investigate what they teach about the basic questions of virtue ethics: Who am I? Who do I want to become? And how do I get there? Their intent is not to provide stringent rules, but to awaken discovery and encourage dialogue. The book first considers the concept of virtue ethics, an approach to ethics that emphasizes moral character, and Paul’s ethics in particular. Next, the authors focus on the virtues of faith, love/charity, and hope as treated by Paul and Thomas Aquinas. Closing the book with reflections on the roles of other virtues (and vices) in individual and communal Christian life, the authors discuss various issues in social ethics and sexual morality as they are dealt with in Paul and in Christian virtue ethics today.
 
“One could not ask for better guides [than] Harrington and Keenan.” ―Theological Studies

“Bringing the moral teaching of Paul and contemporary virtue ethics into dialogue with each other, Harrington and Keenan have done what others have only spoken about.” —Frank J. Matera, The Andrew-Kelly-Ryan Professor of Biblical Studies, The Catholic University of America


“[A] deeply learned yet broadly accessible volume. . . . [a] perfect book for an introductory course in theological ethics.” —M. Cathleen Kaveny, Darald and Juliet Libby Professor of Law and Theology, Boston College
 
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Paul and Virtue Ethics: Building Bridges Between New Testament Studies and Moral Theology
 “Two prestigious scholars . . . serve up a gourmet banquet that blends the flavors of scripture and ethics without losing the distinctive tastes of each.” —Richard M. Gula, professor of moral theology, Franciscan School of Theology/Graduate Theological Union

In Paul and Virtue Ethics, Daniel Harrington and James Keenan build upon their successful collaboration Jesus and Virtue Ethics to discuss the apostle Paul's teachings as a guide to interpret theology and ethics today. Examining Paul's writings, the authors investigate what they teach about the basic questions of virtue ethics: Who am I? Who do I want to become? And how do I get there? Their intent is not to provide stringent rules, but to awaken discovery and encourage dialogue. The book first considers the concept of virtue ethics, an approach to ethics that emphasizes moral character, and Paul’s ethics in particular. Next, the authors focus on the virtues of faith, love/charity, and hope as treated by Paul and Thomas Aquinas. Closing the book with reflections on the roles of other virtues (and vices) in individual and communal Christian life, the authors discuss various issues in social ethics and sexual morality as they are dealt with in Paul and in Christian virtue ethics today.
 
“One could not ask for better guides [than] Harrington and Keenan.” ―Theological Studies

“Bringing the moral teaching of Paul and contemporary virtue ethics into dialogue with each other, Harrington and Keenan have done what others have only spoken about.” —Frank J. Matera, The Andrew-Kelly-Ryan Professor of Biblical Studies, The Catholic University of America


“[A] deeply learned yet broadly accessible volume. . . . [a] perfect book for an introductory course in theological ethics.” —M. Cathleen Kaveny, Darald and Juliet Libby Professor of Law and Theology, Boston College
 
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Paul and Virtue Ethics: Building Bridges Between New Testament Studies and Moral Theology

Paul and Virtue Ethics: Building Bridges Between New Testament Studies and Moral Theology

by Daniel J Harrington S.J., James Keenan SJ
Paul and Virtue Ethics: Building Bridges Between New Testament Studies and Moral Theology

Paul and Virtue Ethics: Building Bridges Between New Testament Studies and Moral Theology

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 “Two prestigious scholars . . . serve up a gourmet banquet that blends the flavors of scripture and ethics without losing the distinctive tastes of each.” —Richard M. Gula, professor of moral theology, Franciscan School of Theology/Graduate Theological Union

In Paul and Virtue Ethics, Daniel Harrington and James Keenan build upon their successful collaboration Jesus and Virtue Ethics to discuss the apostle Paul's teachings as a guide to interpret theology and ethics today. Examining Paul's writings, the authors investigate what they teach about the basic questions of virtue ethics: Who am I? Who do I want to become? And how do I get there? Their intent is not to provide stringent rules, but to awaken discovery and encourage dialogue. The book first considers the concept of virtue ethics, an approach to ethics that emphasizes moral character, and Paul’s ethics in particular. Next, the authors focus on the virtues of faith, love/charity, and hope as treated by Paul and Thomas Aquinas. Closing the book with reflections on the roles of other virtues (and vices) in individual and communal Christian life, the authors discuss various issues in social ethics and sexual morality as they are dealt with in Paul and in Christian virtue ethics today.
 
“One could not ask for better guides [than] Harrington and Keenan.” ―Theological Studies

“Bringing the moral teaching of Paul and contemporary virtue ethics into dialogue with each other, Harrington and Keenan have done what others have only spoken about.” —Frank J. Matera, The Andrew-Kelly-Ryan Professor of Biblical Studies, The Catholic University of America


“[A] deeply learned yet broadly accessible volume. . . . [a] perfect book for an introductory course in theological ethics.” —M. Cathleen Kaveny, Darald and Juliet Libby Professor of Law and Theology, Boston College
 

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780742599611
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 06/14/2023
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 241
File size: 463 KB

About the Author

Daniel J. Harrington, SJ (1940–2014), was professor of New Testament at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. He was the author of a number of books, including How Do Catholics Read the Bible? and, with James F. Keenan, Jesus and Virtue Ethics. James F. Keenan, SJ, holds the Canisius Chair at Boston College and is director of the Jesuit Institute. He is the author or editor of sixteen books, including Moral Wisdom: Lessons and Texts from the Catholic Tradition and Ethics of the Word: Voices in the Catholic Church Today.

Table of Contents

Prologue
Part I. The Shape of Christian Virtue Ethics
Chapter 1: Virtue Ethics and Fundamental Moral Theology
Chapter 2: The Shape of Paul's Christian Virtue Ethics
Chapter 3: The Human Condition Before and After Christ: Pauline Perspectives
Chapter 4: Conversion and the Human Condition: Theological Perspectives
Chapter 5: The Many Contexts of Paul's Ethical Teachings
Chapter 6: Experience and Conscience in Theology Today
Part II. The Theological Virtues: Paul and Thomas Aquinas
Chapter 7: Faith: Pauline Perspectives
Chapter 8: Faith: Theological Perspectives
Chapter 9: Love: Pauline Perspectives
Chapter 10: Charity: Theological Perspectives
Chapter 11: Hope: Pauline Perspectives
Chapter 12: Hope: Theological Perspectives
Part III. Other Virtues and Christian Life
Chapter 13: Virtues and Vices: Pauline Perspectives
Chapter 14: Virtues and Vices: Theological Perspectives
Chapter 15: Ethics in a Communal Setting: Pauline Perspectives
Chapter 16: Ethics in a Communal Setting: Theological Perspectives
Chapter 17: Communal Ethics and the Eucharist
Chapter 18: Eucharist and Virtue
Part IV. The Virtues and Social and Sexual Issues
Chapter 19: Social Ethics: Pauline Perspectives
Chapter 20: Social Ethics: Theological Perspectives
Chapter 21: Relationships and Sexual Ethics: Pauline Perspectives
Chapter 22: Relationships and Sexual Ethics: Theological Perspectives
Epilogue: Paul, Dietrich, Martin, and Bernhard
Index
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