Table of Contents

Preface

Part I
1. Moral Theology: Tradition and Prospects
2. Purpose, Reason and Action
3. The Process of Practical Reasoning
4. How to Evaluate Good and Bad Actions
5. Actions, Dispositions and Character
6. The Reality of Sin
7. Conversion to Christ
8. God?s Will and God?s Law

Part II
9. Virtues: Moral Dispositions for Acting Well
10. Wisdom in Action
11. Justice
12. Fortitude
13. Self-control
14. Faith
15. Love
16. Hope

Author Index
Subject Index
Scripture Index

About the Author

Daniel A. Westberg (1949-2017) was professor of ethics and moral theology at Nashotah House Theological Seminary. His books include Right Practical Reason: Action, Aristotle and Prudence in Aquinas.

Reviews

"In general Westberg's presentation of Aquinas's moral theology is not only clear but insightful for how we should think and live as Christians. . . . Westberg [has] done work that clearly suggests that theologians in the Anglican tradition have something to say about ethics that is important for all Christians."
*Stanley Hauerwas, The Living Church, August 16, 2015*

"Westberg's offering represents a milestone in Anglican moral theology. It combines elements of an older tradition while acknowledging and incorporating the best elements of more recent work in the field. . . . This volume comes as a gift to those who have endeavored to revive the stream of Anglican moral theology. . . that has seemingly remained stagnant since the 1960s. . . . Renewing Moral Theology is itself a sign of life in this neglected yet vital tradition."
*Stewart D. Clem, Anglican Theological Review, 98.3*

"Renewing Moral Theology is a great read for those who want to explore the interconnectedness of theology and morality. It provides a firm foundation to explore further issues of Thomistic ethics. For those who are not inclined towards Thomism, it can serve as a springboard for discussion and interaction with the view. It comes recommended."
*J. W. Wartick, Always Have a Reason, August 10, 2015*

"Here now is a very fine book that we might describe as the theological rather than philosophical embodiment of Catholics and evangelicals together. . . . Westberg's book grew out of long experience teaching seminarians, and it would no doubt serve very well for introductory ethics courses in seminaries and Christian colleges alike. So too, it would do quite well for anyone seeking a guide through the thicket of contemporary moral discourse, one that reaches below the shallowness of today's chatter to ever so patiently and carefully teach the basic philosophical concepts without which we will never move beyond confusion to achieve meaningful disagreement, and then below even that to depict the rich theological roots of the Christian moral life."
*Jordan Hylden, First Things, September 22, 2015*

"The result is a carefully researched and argued analysis of the meaning of sin in this understanding, and approaches to several virtues, described here as 'moral dispositions for acting well.' . . . It should be well received by academics."
*Graham Christian, Library Journal, May 15, 2015*

"Renewing Moral Theology is an important and inspiring book that make significant contributions to the field of Christian ethics."
*Paul J. Wadell, Modern Theology, January 2016, Vol. 32, No. 1*

"Westberg's account of the moral life deserves careful reading, and will certainly enrich and expand one's view of Christian ethics and what it means to be a follower of Christ."
*Todd T. W. Daly, Ethics & Medicine, Summer 2018*