Ethics and the New Testament by The Rev J L Houlden

Ethics and the New Testament by The Rev J L Houlden

For centuries Christians have referred to the New Testament for guidance on moral conduct. But did the writers of the New Testament themselves agree on such questions as divorce, political obedience, wealth and the toleration of other religions? And have their often inconsistent views any relevance today? In Ethics and the New Testament, the author applies strict critical standards to the Gospels, epistles and other writings, which he examines in historical perspective. His explanation of contemporary attitudes-including gnosticism-helps to clarify the striking moral differences between Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, James and Paul. He attempts to discern the ethical standards and teachings of Jesus which are sometimes hidden in the present Biblical texts. And finally, he relates the moral injunctions of Christianity's central text to the modern age.

"This book is a little gemIt is lucid and scholarly, ethically and theologically sensitive. It sets the New Testament writings in their cultural context [and] emphasizes and displays the diversity of outlook and judgement of the different writings." —Peter Baelz, Journal of Theological Studies -- Peter Baelz * Journal of Theological Studies *

The Rev. J. L. Houlden is Emeritus Professor of Theology at King's College, University of London.

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ISBN 13	9780567084750
ISBN 10	0567084752
Title	Ethics and the New Testament
Author	The Rev J L Houlden
Series	Understanding The Bible And Its World
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2004-05-01
Number of pages	144
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