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Author(s): Benjamin T. G. Mayes
ISBN(s): 9783647550275, 3647550272
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 1.90 MB
Year: 2011
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 3647550272 
ISBN 13: 9783647550275
Author: Benjamin TG Mayes

In Lutheran Germany of the post-Reformation era (ca. 1580-1750), a genre of pastoral, ethical writings arose that consisted in casuistry and in topically or thematically related theological counsels. In this first volume of the new Refo500 series Mayes shows that this casuistry literature was intended to instruct and comfort the consciences of Christians. Lutheran casuistry, related to but also distinct from Roman Catholic and Reformed counterparts, arose especially as pastors looked within Holy Scripture, the medieval tradition, and the writings of Martin Luther and other Lutheran authorities for answers to ethical problems and doctrinal disputes, and then catalogued their findings. As an extensive example from this genre Mayes examines the Thesaurus Consiliorum Et Decisionum, published in 1671 by Georg Dedekenn and Johann Ernst Gerhard. This Thesaurus was an anthology of wise advice from Lutheran theologians and jurists, published to encourage readers to avoid individualistic ethical choices and instead to engage in an aristocratic process of moral decision making in which one would consult the wise men of the past and present. The counsels included in the Thesaurus address inter-confessional disputes, intra-Lutheran disputes, sacraments, church government, pastoral ministry, social ethics, marriage, sexual ethics, and many other topics. The topics of divorce and remarriage, especially, show the different ways in which Lutherans reasoned about moral matters. The author shows that in the Thesaurus the Lutheran casuistry literature, which has been overlooked in most scholarship of the 20th and 21st centuries, was in bloom. It arose to meet the needs of people who had doubts, and it continued to instruct and console Christian consciences for many generations.

Counsel and Conscience 1st Table of contents:

  • The Nature of Conscience

    • Understanding Conscience: Philosophical and Psychological Perspectives
    • The Development of Conscience: Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences
    • The Role of Conscience in Personal Morality and Ethical Choices
    • Conscience and Moral Dilemmas: Case Studies in Decision-Making

  • The Function of Counsel

    • Defining Counsel: The Role of External Advice in Ethical Decision-Making
    • The Ethics of Providing Counsel: Responsibility and Boundaries
    • How Counsel Shapes or Challenges Conscience
    • Counsel in Different Contexts: Professional, Religious, and Social Settings

  • Conscience and the Law

    • Conscience vs. Legal Obligation: A Tension or Complement?
    • The Role of Conscience in Legal and Ethical Judgments
    • Conscientious Objection: Rights and Responsibilities
    • Case Studies of Conscience and Legal Conflicts

  • Moral Authority: Who Can Be Trusted to Provide Counsel?

    • The Role of Trusted Authorities: Religious Leaders, Mentors, and Advisors
    • Assessing the Validity of Counsel: Ethical Criteria and Pitfalls
    • The Dynamics Between Personal Beliefs and Professional Advice
    • Navigating Conflicts of Interest in Counsel-Giving

  • Conscience, Counsel, and the Spiritual Life

    • The Spiritual Dimension of Conscience and Decision-Making
    • Religious Teachings on Conscience and Moral Action
    • The Role of Spiritual Counsel: How Faith Guides Moral Choices
    • Personal Reflections: Integrating Conscience and Spiritual Wisdom

  • Counsel and Conscience in Leadership

    • Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making: The Role of Conscience in Leadership
    • When Counsel Conflicts with Personal Conscience in Leadership
    • The Influence of Counsel in Shaping Ethical Leadership Styles
    • Case Studies: Leadership Decisions and the Role of Conscience

  • Challenges and Conflicts Between Counsel and Conscience

    • When Counsel Conflicts with Conscience: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas
    • The Struggle for Moral Integrity in a Complex World
    • Pressure from Society, Peers, or Institutions: Balancing Conscience and External Expectations
    • Strategies for Resolving Conflicts Between Counsel and Conscience

  • The Role of Conscience in Personal Relationships

    • How Conscience Influences Family, Friendship, and Romantic Relationships
    • Navigating Advice and Counsel in Personal Relationships
    • The Ethics of Giving and Receiving Counsel Among Loved Ones
    • Trust, Communication, and Conscience in Building Healthy Relationships

  • Conscience and Counsel in Society

    • The Role of Conscience in Social Justice and Advocacy
    • Counsel in Shaping Public Policy and Ethical Standards
    • The Influence of Conscience and Counsel in Cultural Norms and Values
    • Social Movements and the Role of Moral Leadership

  • The Challenges of Acting According to One’s Conscience

    • The Difficulty of Making Ethical Decisions in Complex Situations
    • The Risks of Following One’s Conscience: Consequences and Accountability
    • The Influence of Emotions, Biases, and Fears on Conscience
    • Developing the Strength to Act in Accordance with Conscience

  • The Future of Counsel and Conscience

    • The Changing Role of Conscience in an Evolving Society
    • How Counsel Is Adapting in the Age of Technology and Globalization
    • The Intersection of Individual Conscience with Global Ethical Issues
    • Prospects for Integrating Counsel and Conscience in Modern Governance and Leadership

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