An Essay In Christian Moral Philosophy [Paperback] by

Year 1999
Pages 200

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Summary

This 200-page edition presents Niebuhr’s essay-length treatment of Christian moral philosophy, edited or introduced by William Schweiker and published by Presbyterian Pub Corp in 1999.

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Readers exploring historical treatments of Christian ethics or Niebuhr’s influence will find this focused edition useful for classroom or personal study.

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A concise, 1999 paperback that examines Christian moral philosophy through H. Richard Niebuhr’s perspective, with William Schweiker’s editorial framing.

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  • You study Christian ethics or historical moral theology.
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About 200 pages of essay-form theological argumentation—suitable for paced reading or seminar preparation over several sessions.

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This 1999 Presbyterian Pub Corp paperback highlights Niebuhr’s essay with William Schweiker’s editorial presence and a compact 200-page presentation.

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Approach the book as a close-read essay: annotate key arguments, pause for theological reflection, and use it alongside secondary commentary in class or study groups.

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