The Family: A Christian Perspective on the Contemporary Home
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (677 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0801032490 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Review on "The Family"" according to Lorie Thomas. I found this book to be relevant, practical and very profound. It is an excellent view of the examination of the Christian family in today's culture. I would highly recommend it!. Food for Thought Dazoo Jack and Judith Balswick present a comprehensive theological and sociological framework for healthy marriage and family living. They interact with traditional and non-traditional models while proposing their own alternative view. Against their proposed theological framework a discussion of a wide array of marital and family issues is provided.The Balswicks contend that the best theological basis for understanding how families are to function is found in God's relationship as parent to Israel and groom to the church as bride. While allowing that there are many indiv. Jon Holmes said An Excellent and Theologically Sound Read. I was delightfully surprised at the complex view of family that this book takes. If the reader is holding a rigid American -conservative "Christian" view of family, then this book will be utter torture. It challenges how Christians of today look back a view generations and idolize the "family" of that time as the ideal biblical family. However, with Jack Balswick's keen sociological perspective, he is able to create in the reader an awareness that each believing generation struggles with the issue of what if means to be a biblical, Christ-honoring family. The Balsw
Jack O. Balswick (Ed.D., University of Georgia) is director of clinical training and senior professor of marital and family therapy at Fuller. . Judith K. Balswick (Ph.D., University of Iowa) is director of marriage and family research and professor of sociology and family development at Fuller Theological Seminary
Almost everything a person would like to know about the family and its many stages, functions, and problems is included. An excellent text from a distinctively Christian perspective, integrating the very best of theology, ethics, and biblical studies with the social sciences and clinical perspectives. Pastors will find this text a superb update on Christian family life. -- --first edition--Joyce Carroll, Reformed ReviewThis Christian perspective on the contemporary home, based upon social science research, clinical insight, and biblical truths, is skillfully written and extremely insightful. -- --first edition--Guy Greenfield, Southwestern Journal of Theolog
Covering every issue that affects family life-marriage, parenting, sexuality, communication, social dynamics, and family life in modern society-The Family is a proven comprehensive resource for studying this most established of human institutions. In considering the meaning of human relationships and family life, the Balswicks integrate a Christian perspective with insights from psychological and sociological studies to provide a standard textbook for use in college and seminary classes.. The authors encourage readers to dig deep into Scripture, ever mindful of context, in order to develop a theological basis for family relationships