Christian Humanism: Creation, Redemption, and Reintegration

by John P. Bequette

Overview

In Christian Humanism, John Bequette articulates the principles of the Christian humanist worldview and reflects upon contemporary culture in light of these principles. Writing from the perspective of the Catholic faith, Bequette focuses on the healing and restorative dimensions of Christianity in relation to academics; literature; economics; Christian-Jewish relations; gender issues; human life issues; and political life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761838524
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	08/31/2007
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	198
Product dimensions:	5.52(w) x 8.56(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

John P. Bequette earned a Ph.D. in Historical Theology from St. Louis University. He is currently Assistant Professor of Theology at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Acknowledgments
Part 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 The Human Condition: Creation and Sin
Chapter 4 The Human Condition: Redemption
Chapter 5 Intellectual Life
Chapter 6 Christianity and Literature
Chapter 7 Economic Justice
Chapter 8 The Holocaust and Christian Humanism
Chapter 9 The Dignity of Women
Chapter 10 The Sanctity of Human Life
Chapter 11 The Political Order
Part 12 Conclusion
Part 13 Bibliography
Part 14 About the Author