ABSTRACT

A thorough examination of many aspects of morality through the lens of Christianity, this book, originally published in 1939, is philosophical in its approach to assessing religion. It compares moral traditions of many world religions and describes their changes over time as well. Written accessibly, this is a fascinating outlay of moral theology.

chapter Chapter I|20 pages

Religion and Morality

chapter Chapter II|19 pages

Religion and Morality (concluded)

chapter Chapter V|13 pages

The Ethics of Jesus (concluded)

chapter Chapter VI|28 pages

The Ethics of Paul

chapter Chapter VII|16 pages

Theological Doctrines before Augustine

chapter Chapter VIII|28 pages

Later Theological Doctrines

chapter Chapter IX|20 pages

Asceticism

chapter Chapter X|20 pages

The Sacraments

chapter Chapter XI|23 pages

Christianity and the Regard for Human Life

chapter Chapter XIII|22 pages

Christianity and Economics

chapter Chapter XIV|25 pages

Christianity and Slavery

chapter Chapter XV|18 pages

The Regard for Truth

chapter Chapter XVI|19 pages

Christianity and Marriage

chapter Chapter XVII|16 pages

Christianity and Divorce

chapter Chapter XVII|19 pages

Christianity and Irregular Sex Relations

chapter Chapter XX|18 pages

Summary and Concluding Remarks