Oliver O'Donovan Livres

This is the second of three volumes in Oliver O Donovan s masterful Ethics as Theology project. In his first volume -- Self, World, and Time -- O Donovan discusses Christian ethics as an intellectual discipline in relation to the humanities, especially philosophy, theology, and behavioral studies, and in relation to the Christian gospel. In Finding and Seeking O Donovan traces the logic of moral thought from self-awareness to decision through the virtues of faith, hope, and love. Blending biblical, historico-theological, and contemporary ideas in its comprehensive survey, this second volume continues O Donovan s splendid study in ethics as theology and adds significantly to his previous theoretical reflection on Christian ethics.

Focusing on Christian political ethics, this collection of 16 lectures examines political acts and institutions through a secular lens. Delivered by O'Donovan at St. Mary's Church, the discussions prioritize political questions over theological ones, providing a unique perspective on moral and pastoral theology. The lectures delve into the complexities of judgment within political contexts, offering insights into how Christian principles can inform political engagement and institutional frameworks.

What if the challenge gay men and women present the church with is not emancipatory but hermeneutic? Suppose that at the heart of the problem there is the magna quaestio, the question about the gay experience, its sources and its character, that gays must answer for how this form of sensibility and feeling is shaped by its social context and how it can be clothed in an appropriate pattern of life for the service of God and discipleship of Christ? But suppose, too, that there is another question corresponding to it, which non-gay Christians need to how and to what extent this form of sensibility and feeling has emerged in specific historical conditions, and how the conditions may require, as an aspect of the pastoral accommodation that changing historical conditions require, a form of public presence and acknowledgment not hitherto known? These two questions come together as a single how are we to understand together the particularity of the age in which we are given to attest God's works?

In this work, the Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at Oxford University illuminates the nature of Christian ethics with thought and learning. By grounding Christian ethics in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, he avoids a revealed ethics that has no contact with the created order and one that is purely naturalistic.

Self, World, and Time takes up the question of the form and matter of Christian ethics as an intellectual discipline. What is it about? How does Christian ethics relate to the humanities, especially philosophy, theology, and behavioral studies? How does its shape correspond to the shape of practical reason? In what way does it participate in the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ? Oliver O'Donovan discusses ethics with self, world, and time as foundation poles of moral reasoning, and with faith, love, and hope as the virtues anchoring the moral life. Blending biblical, historico-theological, and contemporary ideas in its comprehensive survey, Self, World, and Time is an exploratory study that adds significantly to O'Donovan's previous theoretical reflections on Christian ethics.

Exploring the nature of community and human connection, Oliver O'Donovan delves into how diverse individuals unite in shared action and experience. Rather than a simple exploration, this thought-provoking journey challenges readers to venture into complex ideas about love and ethics, emphasizing the depth and richness of communal life. O'Donovan's insights as a prominent Christian ethicist guide the discussion, inviting reflection on the unifying forces that bind people together over time.

Leading political theologian Oliver O'Donovan takes a fresh look at traditional moral arguments about war. schovat popis

Exploring the complex nature of self-love, the book delves into St. Augustine of Hippo's perspective, highlighting its duality as both an expression of love for God and a potential form of hatred. It examines the universal tendency of self-love while emphasizing the necessity of aligning it with divine love. The text presents conflicting assertions about self-love, prompting a deep reconciliation of these ideas and their implications for understanding human relationships with God and oneself.

This work offers a fresh perspective on political theology, emphasizing a constructive approach that engages with Christian tradition. It explores the intersections of faith and politics, aiming to provide insights that are both relevant and transformative in contemporary discourse. The author delves into how theological concepts can inform political thought and action, making it a significant contribution to the field for those interested in the relationship between religion and politics.

Exploring the Thirty-Nine Articles alongside the Book of Common Prayer, this work delves into the historical context of Anglican theology during a pivotal century. Oliver O'Donovan connects the insights of Tudor authors to contemporary issues, addressing fundamental questions about God, humanity, and redemption. This new edition responds to calls for updated discourse, featuring a fresh introduction that engages with recent theological developments, making it accessible for a new generation of readers interested in Anglican identity.