Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vii
Abbreviations and Translations ix
Introduction 1
Part I Moral Theology in General 5
1 In the Image of God 7
2 The History of Human Nature 26
3 Happiness: God's Goal for Humans 40
4 Moral Methodology in the Bible 53
5 The Individual Steps on the Journey: Human Actions 66
6 The Transforming Power of Grace 89
7 Law. Guidance to Proper Actions 99
8 Virtue: Good Habits Perfecting the Natural Inclinations 113
9 Guidance from the Holy Spirit 132
10 Sin, Temptation, and Vice: The Road to Unhappiness 145
11 Completing the Map to Happiness 157
Part II The Individual Virtues and Laws 171
12 Faith: The First Virtue of the Moral Life 173
13 Hope: Trust in God's Mercy 183
14 Charity: Friendship with God 189
15 Prudence: The Virtue of Making Good Decisions 215
16 Justice: Part One 224
17 Justice: Part Two 242
18 Temperance: The Virtue of Enjoying Truly Good Things 257
19 Fortitude: The Virtue of Striving for Truly Good Things 278
Conclusion 285
Notes 288
Bibliography 347
Index 353