Dictionary of Christian Ethics and Pastoral Theology

The first part of this book is arranged in theological order, beginning with God and ending with Christian Moral Reasoning, eighteen articles that together offer a reasonably broad overview of Christian ethics and the practice of pastoral theology. Each of these articles refers the student to related entries in the dictionary body, which are complemented by extensive bibliographies in Spanish and English, so that the student can, if desired, extend their chain analysis to the level they deem appropriate.

The second part provides an exhaustive dictionary that covers not only all possible terms that are even indirectly related to the topic, but also includes entries for all historical figures and events related to the subject. In this way, in addition to easily finding extensive and detailed information on basic concepts, such as Sex, with all its possible derivatives, both direct: Marriage, Divorce, Fornication, Adultery, Abortion, etc. and indirect: Common-law partnerships, family planning, artificial insemination, etc., the user can, if desired, consult the opinion on the subject of the different confessions and denominations; Catholic ethics, Lutheran ethics, Baptist ethics, etc. or of great figures Augustine of Hippo, Martin Luther, John Calvin, etc.

Written with the participation of more than 250 specialists in the different subjects, the dictionary covers all topics derived from scientific and technological advances that raise ethical questions, such as: organ transplants and trafficking, genetic manipulation, internet, data protection; as well as those arising from new social situations: immigration, social justice, professional ethics, domestic violence, etc.

An exceptional reference work and an indispensable tool for all those involved in one way or another in the exercise of pastoral work and Christian counseling.