Pocket Dictionary of Ethics: Over 300 Terms Ideas Clearly Concisely Defined [Paperback] Grenz D. Theol., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics Stanley J and Smith, Jay T

A theological reference book that does exactly what the title promises: defines over 300 ethical terms from a Christian perspective. Stanley Grenz and Jay T. Smith break down concepts from "absolute truth" to "utilitarianism" in entries short enough to grasp quickly but substantial enough to actually mean something. This isn't armchair philosophy — it's designed for students, pastors, and anyone wrestling with moral questions in a religious context. Expect definitions of virtue ethics, natural law theory, situation ethics, and the theological frameworks that shape Christian moral reasoning. The format makes it useful for quick lookups during Bible study or for understanding the vocabulary thrown around in seminary ethics courses. For anyone who's ever nodded along when someone mentions "deontology" while having no idea what they're talking about, this book is your safety net.