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Mending the Soul Understanding and Healing Abuse

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ISBN-10: 0310259711

ISBN-13: 9780310259718

Edition: 2005

Authors: Steven R. Tracy

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List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Zondervan
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Steve Tracy (Ph.D.) is professor of theology and ethics and Phoenix Seminary. He has published numerous articles on sexuality and ause and is author of the book Mending the Soul: Understanding and Healing Abuse. He also serves on the Arizona goernor's Commission to Prevent Violence Against Women. With his wife, Celestia, he is cofounder of Mending the Soul Ministries, an organization committed to providing education and resources for the church and community on abuse, sexuality and healthy intimacy.

Acknowledgmentsp. 7
The Nature of Abuse
A Wake-up Call Regarding the Extent and Power of Abusep. 11
Abuse as a Perversion of the Image of Godp. 22
Profiles of Abusersp. 38
Portrait of an Abusive Familyp. 54
The Effects of Abuse
Shamep. 73
Powerlessness and Deadnessp. 92
Isolationp. 109
The Healing Path
Facing the Brokennessp. 131
Rebuilding Intimacy with Godp. 157
Forgivenessp. 180
Epilogue: A Word from Maryp. 195
Child Protection Policy-First Churchp. 198
Application for Children's/Youth Work-First Churchp. 204
Child Protection Oral Screening-First Churchp. 210
Warning Signs of Potential Abusersp. 213
Bible Passages That Address Abusep. 217
Notesp. 225
Scripture Indexp. 259
Subject Indexp. 264
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