Christian Ethics (book)

Christian Ethics: A Historical and Systematic Analysis of Its Dominant Ideas

Cover of the 1967 edition
Author	Ismail al-Faruqi
Language	English
Subject	Christian ethics, Comparative religion, Christianity
Published	1967
Publisher	McGill University Press
Publication place	Canada
Media type	Print
Pages	333
ISBN	9780773592711
OCLC	450143
Preceded by	On Arabism: 'Urubah and Religion (1962)
Followed by	Islam and the Problem of Israel (1980)

Christian Ethics: A Historical and Systematic Analysis of Its Dominant Ideas (1967) is a scholarly work by Isma'il Raji al-Faruqi, first published in 1967. It explores Christian ethical thought from both historical and systematic perspectives, analyzing its development and key ideas.^[1] This work is part of a broader series by al-Faruqi that examines religious and ethical principles across different faiths.^[2][3] The book is noted for its critical stance on the development of Christian theological doctrines and its advocacy for a rational, coherent ethical framework. The publisher emphasized the unique value of this work as the first major Muslim attempt to examine Christian dogma and ethics on their own terms.^[4] The book has been reviewed and critiqued by various scholars, including a notable review from a Christian perspective.^[5]