The Sources of the Morality of the Gospels

The Sources of the Morality of the Gospels is a book written by Joseph McCabe that explores the origins and foundations of the moral teachings found in the four Gospels of the New Testament. The author delves into the historical and cultural context in which the Gospels were written, and examines the various sources that may have influenced the moral principles espoused by Jesus Christ and his disciples. McCabe argues that the morality of the Gospels is not solely based on divine revelation, but also draws from the ethical traditions and philosophical ideas of the ancient world. He discusses the influence of Jewish law and ethics, as well as Greek and Roman philosophy, on the teachings of Jesus and his followers. The book also addresses controversial topics such as the role of women in the early Christian community, the treatment of slaves, and the concept of forgiveness and redemption. McCabe offers a critical analysis of these issues, and provides insights into how the Gospels may have shaped the moral values and practices of Western civilization.Overall, The Sources of the Morality of the Gospels is a thought-provoking and informative study of the ethical foundations of Christianity, and will appeal to scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in the history of religion and philosophy.1914. The object of this book may be declared in a few words. It essays to give an answer to two questions which interest all who follow the advance of Christian theology, or are attracted to the comparative study of religion and morals. The two main questions the author held in view are: Are there any original or distinctive elements in the moral teaching attributed to Christ? And, if that teaching takes its place in the natural evolution of morals, what were the strains or traditions which we may recognize as contributory to the Christian ethic? Contents: problem of Christ; Egyptian morals; morality in Babylonia and Persia; evolution of Jewish morality; Greek moralists; morality in the Roman Empire; the Gospels; parables of the gospels and the Talmud; parallels to the teaching of Christ; personality in the gospels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.