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Glen harold stassen february 29, 1936 april 26, 2014 was an american ethicist and baptist theologian. Comprehensive update of the leading christian ethics textbook of the 21st century ever since its original publication in 2003, glen stassen and david gushee s kingdom ethics has offered students, pastors, and other readers an outstanding framework for christian ethical thought, one that is solidly rooted in scripture, especially jesuss. Many theologians have contributed major works on ethics, as they have sought to make a connection between their vision of god and contemporary life. Feb 17, 2003 a christianity today 2004 book of the year in this masterful and innovative book glen h. Gushee join profound ethical reflection with faith in jesus christ, a life of. In kingdom ethics david gushee and the late glen stassen have served an. Following jesus in contemporary context ebook written by david p. Glen harold stassen ever since its original publication in 2003, glen stassen and david gushees kingdom ethics has offered students, pastors, and other readers an outstanding framework for christian ethical thought. Kingdom ethics will surely establish itself as a widely used seminary textbook, but should also find an appreciative readership among pastors, college students, and many others. Ivp, 2003eerdmans, 2016, the future of faith in american politics baylor, 2008, a devotional work with his wife jeanie. Jul 06, 2016 comprehensive update of the leading christian ethics textbook of the 21st century ever since its original publication in 2003, glen stassen and david gushee s kingdom ethics has offered students, pastors, and other readers an outstanding framework for christian ethical thought, one that is solidly rooted in scripture, especially jesuss teachings in the sermon on the mount. David gushees revisions include updated data and examples, a more global perspective, more genderinclusive language, a clearer focus on methodology, discussion questions added kingdom ethics.