The Goodness of God by D Stephen Long
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 make 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. 'The goodness of God'--such a simple phrase, such a profound (and maybe even distruptive) concept if we dare explore its implications. Not only does Steve Long lead us skilfully and smoothly through potentially difficult matters of theology and philosophy, he also brings home how our lives might be different if we really took the goodness of God to heart. From matters of violence and economics to sexuality and family, Long takes his readers through a thicket of competing ideas, and leads them out the other side into greater clarity of vision, unity of purpose, and passion for God's good kingdom. Seminaries and Sunday schools alike will benefit from this scholarly but accessible volume. --Michael Budde, DePaul University D. Stephen Long is assistant professor of theology at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and codirector of the Center for Ethics and Values. He is the author of Divine Economy, a volume in Routledge's Radical Orthodoxy series.
Long, D. Stephen: - D. Stephen (Steve) Long is currently Professor of Systematic Theology, Dept. of Theology, Marquette University, P.O. Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881. Prior to the Fall of 2007, he was Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, where he also directed the Stead Center s Church and Academy program. His principal interests are in the areas of dogmatics, public theology, and radical orthodoxy. Recent publications include The Divine Economy: Theology and the Market and The Goodness of God. He also initially coordinated the booklet series in The Ekklesia Project, which published a variety of short essays focusing on a range of topics in church and society, and he is on the Editorial Advisory Board of the Brazos imprint
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| ISBN 13 | 9781587430190 |
| ISBN 10 | 1587430193 |
| Title | The Goodness of God |
| Author | D Stephen Long |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Brazos Press |
| Year published | 2001-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
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