1. Eschatological = An approach based on the end of life or end of things
Lesson Title – Two Former Rabbis and the Eschatological Approach as a Foundation to Situation Ethics
Eschatological = An approach based on the end of life or end of things

2. Jesus and Paul – Situation Ethics
LO s
To explore some of the writings and works of the former rabbis Jesus and Paul
To understand the significance of Jesus’ actions and words and Paul’s letters in terms of Christian ethics
To begin to speculate as to the nature of the moral theory these might support
Reading: See reading List handout including Joseph Fletcher – Situation Ethics RS Review (Apr 05 Vol. 1 No. 3) Homework – Joseph Fletcher research

3. Task
In pairs – One fill in Jesus sheet, one fill in Paul sheet. Then share and discuss.
Extension - Paul’s letters reading handout (Rs Review 2005 Vol 1 No 3)

4. Context
Jesus – Former Rabbi and teacher of Jewish morals who was believed to have been the incarnate Son of God and God in human form. His teachings are primarily recorded in the four New Testament gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Paul – Former Rabbi who persecuted Christians in the century of Christ’s death. Converted after a religious experience on the road to Damascus and then set about spreading Christianity. His travels and letters played a key role in the spread of the religion.

5. Summary 1) What was the title about?
2) What are the main principles here that an ethical system could be based on?
Draw out Agape