Invitation to Christian Ethics: Moral Reasoning and Contemporary Issues

by Ken Magnuson

A comprehensive introduction to Christian ethics addressing today’s most challenging moral issues

Invitation to Christian Ethics is an indispensable guide for helping readers navigate today's difficult moral questions. Students will benefit from Ken Magnuson's survey of ethics from a biblical perspective as well as contemporary theories of moral reasoning. This survey is followed by twelve chapters devoted to some of the thorniest issues Christians encounter today, such
• Sexuality, including homosexuality, sexual identity, and gender
• Marriage and divorce
• Infertility and assisted reproductive technologies
• Abortion
• Physician-assisted suicide
• Race relations
• Creation care
• Capital punishment
• Just war, pacifism, and the use of lethal force

Magnuson provides biblical insight into each topic and presents key moral considerations. He also answers specific, practical questions and concludes with a summary of his recommended approach to each issue. Readers learn how to grapple with difficult moral questions and will receive guidance for some of life's most challenging ethical conundrums.

544 pages, Hardcover

Published September 29, 2020

Reviews

[Elizabeth Eflin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, I did enjoy this book. It covered topics fairly well. There were just a couple spots where it seemed unnecessarily pragmatic. But generally speaking, it's a decent breakdown of Christian ethics.

[Austin Puckett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magnuson’s comprehensive work is an excellent resource for any Christian. It’s approachable and helpful.