Family A Christian Perspective on the Contemporary Home

Name: Family A Christian Perspective on the Contemporary Home
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ISBN: 9780801032493

ISBN-10: 0801032490

ISBN-13: 9780801032493

Edition: 3rd 2007

Authors: Jack O. Balswick, Judith K. Balswick

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Covering every issue that affects family lifemarriage, parenting, sexuality, communication, social dynamics, and family life in modern societyThe Family is a proven comprehensive resource for studying this most established of human institutions. The authors encourage readers to dig deep into Scripture, ever mindful of context, in order to develop a theological basis for family relationships. 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.

Book details

List price: $26.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Baker Academic
Publication date: 6/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English



Illustrations


Preface



Theological and Social Perspectives on Family Life



A Theological Foundation for Family Relationships: The Use of Scripture in Developing a Theology of the Family



The Family as a Developing System



Marriage: The Foundation of Family Life



Mate Selection: Romance and Reality



Establishing a Strong Marriage: A Differentiated Unity



Christian Marriage: A Model for Postmodern Society



The Expansion of Family Life: Parenting and Beyond



Parenting: The Process of Relationship Empowerment



Developing a Mature Reciprocating Self



Family Spirituality: Nurturing Christian Beliefs, Morals, and Values



Adolescence and Midlife: Challenging Changes



The Joys and Challenges of Family in Later Life



Gender and Sexuality: Identity in Family Life



Changing Gender Roles: The Impact on Family Life



Becoming an Authentic Sexual Self



Communication: The Heart of Family Life



Expressing Love-Achieving Intimacy



Expressing Anger-Negotiating the Inevitable Conflicts



The Social Dynamics of Family Life



Becoming Powerful through Empowerment



Through the Stress and Strain of Family Life



Divorce and Single-Parent Families



Complex Families in Contemporary Society



Family Life in Postmodern Society



The Erosion of Biblical Truth in a Postmodern World



Creating a Family-Friendly Society


Bibliography


Index