Improvisation: The Drama of Christian Ethics

Wells presented some of this material at a gathering of the Ekklesia Project several years ago, and I then skimmed the book and put it away. Picking it up again, I was reminded of the general themes, but I think the topics presented here might be better in a presentation/workshop format. Since Wells wants us to look at Christian Ethics with a perspective based on improvisation, working through some actual improvisation, or at the very least, seeing some, would give this added depth. Still, it's a good book.

A stimulating study of the practice of Christian ethics through the model of dramatic improvisation, which first appeared in 2004 by leading Anglican moral theologian who did his doctorate on and has co-authored with Stanley Hauerwas

improvisation seeks through the issue of ethics to relate and parallel the christian community to that of a five act theotrical play. the analogy of the theater gives life to wells idea of ethical improvisation. however, having not yet read any about ethics in theology i have found that i am unable to come to a conclusion just yet about what i think about well's idea of christian improvisation. therefore, at this point, i also find myself unable to give my recommendation of it. hopefully after a second reading i be able to give more insight. un-recommended.