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BL
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846280
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Bretzke, James T.,1952-
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| Title & Author
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A morally complex world : : engaging contemporary moral theology /\ James T. Bretzke.
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| Publication Statement
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Collegeville, Minn. :: Liturgical Press,, ©2004.
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248 pages :: illustrations ;; 23 cm
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| ISBN
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0814651585
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: 9780814651582
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| Notes
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"A Michael Glazier book."
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-217) and index.
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| Contents
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Mapping a moral methodology -- The natural law and moral norms: moving along the rational claim axis -- Scripture and ethics: moving along the sacred claim axis -- The sanctuary of conscience: where the axes intersect -- Modes of moral discourse: navigating towards a common ground -- Navigating in the morally complex world: casuistry with a human face -- Sin and failure in a morally complex world.
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| Abstract
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"A Morally Complex World covers the methodology of moral theology; basic concepts such as conscience and moral agency; natural law and moral norms; how the Bible can be used in Christian ethics; how to dialogue on contested etehical issues; how to consider sin and moral failure; and how to mediate moral principles and moral teaching in a pastorally sensitive manner in concrete life situations."--Publisher's description.
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Christian ethics-- Catholic authors.
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Christian ethics-- Catholic authors.
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Moraltheologie.
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Moraaltheologie.
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| Dewey Classification
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241/.042
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| LC Classification
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BJ1249.B63 2004
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11.62bcl
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BK 1470rvk
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