Gustafson: "Protestant and Roman Catholic Ethics"

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This paper discusses the book "Protestant and Roman Catholic Ethics," by James Gustafson. The writer explains the purpose of Gustafson's book, and examines to what extent its purpose is fulfilled. The writer also provides a synopsis of each chapter of the book, and explains how Gustafson, by providing the viewpoints of many different ethicists and moral theologians, enables the reader to understand the divergences and convergences between Roman Catholic and Protestant ethics. The paper concludes with the writer's assessment of Gustafson's book.

From the Paper:

"James Gustafson provides a coherent outlook of Christian ethics including a well documented presentation of important advances made through the convergences of both Protestant and Roman Catholic scholastic traditions. The book is comprised of five chapters. One deals with divergences, three on convergences and the final chapter focuses on prospects. The author employs a particular style where each of the chapters contains its own thesis/argument which plays a role in addressing the overall purpose/question of the book. It will be important to treat each chapter individually to understand their relationships to one another and the overall purpose of the book."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Gustafson, James. Protestant and Roman Catholic Ethics. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1978.

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