Introduction to Moral Theology (Catholic Moral Thought)

by Romanus Cessario

Publisher:

Catholic University of America

, 2013

Overview

Originally published in 2001, Introduction to Moral Theology responded to the need for a new introduction to the basic and central elements of Catholic moral theology written in the light of Veritatis splendor. Since then, it has become a standard text for students and a reputable resource on such topics as moral theology and the good of the human person created in God's image; natural law; principles of human action; determination of the moral good through objects, ends, and circumstances; and the virtues, gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the Beatitudes.

Key Features

• Presents an account of fundamental principles that must govern any study of Catholic moral theology
• Finds its inspiration and first major elaboration in the work of St. Thomas Aquinas
• Aims to provide upper division and graduate students with a well-rounded and readable account of the principal branches of moral theology practiced within the Roman Catholic tradition

Contents

• The Starting Point for Christian Moral Theology
• Moral Realism and the Natural Law
• The Origin and Structure of Virtuous Behavior
• The Form of a Good Moral Action
• The Life of Christian Virtue and Freedom

Praise for Introduction to Moral Theology

Cessario does a splendid job of introducing the series... Essential reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of theology.

First Things

Introduction to Moral Theology is an auspicious, solid beginning for an important new series. More than other disciplines, moral theology needs to be thought through again and again - in the teeth of changing habits, symbols, and mores. Solid, not trendy, guidelines are needed.

Michael Novak, American Enterprise Institute

[A] splendid book on moral theology.... This book depicts in a grand style and well-argued fashion what shape reflection on moral theology must take when one embraces moral realism. Cessario does not reduce the moral life to will and obligation, but embraces the totality of the human person made in the imago Dei who seeks beatitude as part of a created world.... Advanced undergraduates, seminarians, and graduate students will benefit greatly from the fact that Cessario always notifies the reader of areas of significant disagreement and nonetheless provides a reasoned argument for navigating these areas in favor of moral realism. The book includes thorough footnotes and an extensive bibliography that provide an excellent starting point for students and scholars alike to deepen their acquaintance with the voluminous secondary literature on St. Thomas Aquinas and moral theology.

Nova et Vetera

Product Details

• Title: Introduction to Moral Theology
• Author: Romanus Cessario
• Edition: Revised Edition
• Series: Catholic Moral Thought
• Publisher: Catholic University of America
• Print Publication Date: 2013
• Logos Release Date: 2022
• Pages: 257
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Christian ethics; Catholic Church › Doctrines
• ISBNs: 9780813221311, 0813221315
• Resource ID: LLS:NTRDCTNMRLTH
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:30:05Z

About Romanus Cessario

Faculty of Saint John’s Seminary School of Theology, St. John’s Seminary.