Christian Ethics: A Brief History

by Michael Banner

This enlightening book steers readers through the challenges and moral issues, providing a clear and decisive history of the main figures and texts in Christian ethics.

162 pages, Paperback

First published October 30, 2009

Reviews

[Daniel Rempel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably more like a 4.5, but this is an excellent, concise tour through the history of western Christian ethics, highlighting both continuities and discontinues in historical development. I have some quibbles about certain particularities, but the vision and execution of such a task (and in an accessible manner too!) are quite good.

Most notably, the first chapter on Benedict is worth the price of admission, and lurks in the background of Banner’s tour in every chapter which follows.

[Isaiah Padgett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent introduction into the history of Christian ethics. The historical presentation really helps to provide a sense of continuity and context to the theological debates. Highly recommend this volume, especially the chapter on Benedict.

[Sheryl Kloehr · Rating 1 out of 5]

Required reading. Didn’t comprehend. AI does better to explain theologians and philosophers beliefs.