
David Albert Jones considers two basic questions: how can we live well in the face of death? and when, if ever, is it legitimate deliberately to bring human life to an end? He focuses upon the distinct theological approaches to death shown by four outstanding Christian thinkers: Ambrose of Milan, Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, and Karl Rahner. Jones's aim is not primarily to make a contribution to the history of theology, but rather, through engagement with the thought of theologians of the past, to reflect on some of the practical and existential issues that the approach of death presents for all of us.
This work investigates the ethical and existential challenges of mortality by examining the question of how to live well in the face of death and the legitimacy of intentionally ending human life. David Albert Jones, a scholar in bioethics and theology, utilizes a comparative framework to analyze the perspectives of four major Christian thinkers. By synthesizing historical theological discourse with contemporary practical concerns, the author constructs a framework for navigating the end of life through a Christian lens.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this text as a rigorous contribution to theological ethics that successfully bridges historical scholarship with contemporary bioethical debates. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which requires a foundational understanding of Christian theology to fully appreciate the arguments presented.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191536911
ISBN-13:
9780191536915
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