Abstract

A major contribution to the discipline of moral theology, this distinguished work of scholarship offers a new perspective from which to make moral decisions on the critical issues of our time. In four sections that range from "Foundations" to "Moral Dimensions of the Gospel Vision," Kennedy incisively discusses more than 100 themes with which postmodern Christians grapple. These universal themes include: the desire for God covenant & creation virtue moral relativism prudence will & action conscience reason & revelation character sin & evil leadership & law the lordship of Christ In using the Gospel as one's "ultimate rule & criterion of life," as the author writes, one becomes a doer of the Word & an agent for transforming the world. A definitive textbook for clergy, Doers of the Word is also a helpful guide for anyone concerned with moral action today. In clear & sometimes impassioned prose, Kennedy has created a theology to challenge our thinking & change our behavior. As Bernard Haring remarks in his foreword, "This book is written for people who are yearning to do the right thing for the benefit of our world, of themselves & of others, to the honor of God."