Explores the tradition of Christian reflection on the meaning, and experience of love, loving, and being loved. This book covers the remarkable clarity the breadth and depth of discussions on Christian love from the Bible to contemporary experience to create this - a survey of how Christians through the ages have understood love.
How do we understand moral theology within the context of Christian life and thought? Bernard V. Brady addresses the topic from a novel perspective; rather than relying solely on traditional sources such as natural law theory, abstract philosophical principles, or popular theories of the individual, he focuses on biblical material, an emphasis on experience, and the social/relational spheres of human life. (back cover)