Bücher von John (Author) Wyatt

John Wyatt shares lessons on friendship from biblical characters as well as his own relationship with John Stott, as he makes the case for the value of "Paul-Timothy" friendships in the Church today.

John Wyatt helps us to navigate the arguments for assisted dying with hearts and heads engaged, and above all with our Bibles open.Recognizing the uncomfortable feelings of frailty, fear and vulnerability that discussions of assisted suicide and euthanasia often raise, Professor Wyatt thoughtfully navigates this highly sensitive, emotive and complex issue.Through his assessment of the historical context, current political debate and euthanasia practices in other countries, Professor Wyatt provides a helpful resource with which to understand this issue within the Christian narrative of upholding, protecting and cherishing the inherent value and dignity of every individual.

Conjoined twins dilemma...Suicide of terminally ill patient...Designer baby transplant success...Woman gives birth at sixty-six...Rarely are human dilemmas out of the news. And what medical science can do and ought to do - or ought not to do - impinges on our personal lives, families and societies.John Wyatt examines the issues surrounding the beginning and end of life against the background of current medical-ethical thought. Writing out of a deep conviction that the Bible's view of our humanness points a way forward, he suggests how Christian healthcare professionals, churches and individuals can respond to today's challenges and opportunities