"A landmark discussion of biblical morality. ... With provocative questions following each chapter, this book is ideal for group study or classroom discussion.
Smedes brings
within reach of every reader a thoughtful, informed Christian perspective on the toughest issues of the day."
Today's Christian Woman
"ETERNITY made this the "evangelical book of the year," and, to my taste, Smedes is just about the most sensible and succinct of the evangelical writers around today."
-Martin Marty, in Context
"Smedes' honest and candid discussions of knottw
contemporary problems make MERE MORALITY an exc selection for group study of the Commandments. A valuat addition to church and public library collections
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-Booklist
"A very good book that could have an exceptional
impact for God's Kingdom
_Eternity
"Recommended for introductory courses in Christian ethics, for laypersons, and for all interested in a refreshing and responsible attempt to bring traditional moral wisdom into conversation with contemporary realities."
-Religious Studies Review
"A sensitive, intelligent look at five core
commandments.
Case studies enhance the value of this very
stimulating work.
-Library Journal
"Smedes' engaging style brings ethics out of the clouds to come to terms with the moral hurts of everyday living."
Southwestern Journal of Theology
"Books combining good content with an eloquent literary style deserve special commendation. Smedes writes as well as he reasons..
.. Few books succeed so well in treating
ethical issues in language that is intelligible to the nonspecialist without sacrificing the precision demanded by the expert."
Christian Century
"This book will be a valuable textbook in ethics. It is
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clear, readable, honest, and practical.
a thoroughly biblical
-Journal of Psychology and Christianity