The moral theology of Hans G. Ulrich is presented here in English for the first time. These collected essays represent the culmination of a lifetime of reflection on Christian living from this German theologian in conversation with Luther, Bonhoeffer, and contemporary philosophers and theologians. Ulrich's ethics affirm the lively presence of the living work of God in orienting the daily life of Christians.

This presence enables members of the Church to live as creatures trusting in God's promises, bearing witness in political and economic spheres, and trusting in life as a gift in response to bioethical issues. Ulrich's fresh take on living out of the promise of God yields further guidance on issues in international relations, economics, parenting, disability, and more.

Hans G. Ulrich is Emeritus Professor of Theology and Chair of Ethics at the Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. He is a member of the Clinical Ethics committee, Medical Faculty, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.

Introduction

Part I. A Christian Ethics of Messianic Presence (Ecclesia)
Chapter 1:
The Messianic Contours of Evangelical Ethics
Chapter 2:
The Form and its Forms According to Bonhoeffer
Chapter 3:
Explorative Theology: Discovery and Discernment

Part II: Christian Witness in the World (Politeia)
Chapter 4:
The Public Appearance of Religion: God's Commandments and their Political Presence-In Lutheran Perspective
Chapter 5:
Human Economies at their Limits, but Governed within their Limits
Chapter 6:
Adoption: A Theological Account of Political Responsibility to Entrusted Lives

Part III. Receiving Given Life (Oeconomia)
Chapter 7:
God's Story and Engelhardt's Bioethics: Christian Witness in Modern Medicine
Chapter 8:
A Theological-Critical Hermeneutics of Life: Engaging Genetic Science
Chapter 9:
God's Transfiguring Presence: Newly Created in the Presence of Disabled

Bibliography
Index