Scholar

Jesus of Nazareth

1st century CE · His command to love the neighbour underpins Situation Ethics.

Biography

Jesus' teaching that love of neighbour overrides legalistic rules (e.g. Sabbath healing) is the scriptural root of Fletcher's agape ethic.

Key Ideas

Love of neighbour above legalism.
'People were not made for the Sabbath.'

Topics Appearing In

Situation Ethics →Liberation Theology & Marx →

Exam Importance

Cite as the scriptural basis of Situation Ethics.