{"product_id":"sexual-ethics-a-theological-introduction-paperback-3","title":"Sexual Ethics: A Theological Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTodd A. Salzman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael G. Lawler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTodd A. Salzman\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo principles capture the essence of the Catholic tradition on sexual ethics: that each and every marriage act must remain open to the transmission of life, and that any human genital act must occur within the framework of marriage. In the Catholic tradition, moral sexual activity is institutionalized within the confines of marriage and procreation, and sexual morality is marital morality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut theologians Todd Salzman and Michael Lawler contend that there is a disconnect between many of the Church's absolute sexual norms and other theological and intellectual developments explicitly recognized and endorsed in the Catholic tradition, especially since the Second Vatican Council. These developments include the shift from a primary static worldview to a historically conscious worldview, one that recognizes reality as dynamic, evolving, changing, and particular. By employing such a historically conscious worldview, alternative claims about the moral legitimacy of controversial topics such as contraception, artificial reproduction, and homosexual marriage can faithfully emerge within a Catholic context. Convinced of the central role that love, desire, and fertility play in a human life, and also in the life of Christian discipleship, the authors propose an understanding of sexuality that leads to the enhancement of human sexual relationships and flourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive introduction to Catholic sexual ethics--complete with thought-provoking study questions at the end of each chapter--will be sure to stimulate dialogue about sexual morality between Catholic laity, theologians, and the hierarchy. Anyone seeking a credible and informed Catholic sexual ethic will welcome this potentially revolutionary book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTodd A. Salzman\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of Catholic theology at Creighton University. He is the author of several books, and is coeditor of \u003ci\u003eMarriage in the Catholic Tradition\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael G. Lawler\u003c\/b\u003e is Amelia and Emil Graff Professor Emeritus of Catholic Theology at Creighton University. He is the author of several books, including\u003ci\u003e Marriage and the Catholic Church: Disputed Questions\u003c\/i\u003e. Together they are the authors of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Sexual Person: Toward a Renewed Catholic Anthropology\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 282\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.89 x 8.52 x 5.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 18, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47366481641721,"sku":"9781589019133","price":59.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/VTZ4cEYwNjhuWlMwa3hWVFovQWJHZz09_e9be79f2-b074-4fb8-b7e1-afe9dd3ed004.webp?v=1769950112","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/sexual-ethics-a-theological-introduction-paperback-3","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}