Family: A Christian Perspective On The Contemporary Home

Jack O. & Judith K. Balswick

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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. This important study is already well known among college and seminary faculty, pastors, and Christian counselors. It is widely used in sociology, marriage, and family classes around the country. The third edition has been revised and updated throughout to include the results of current research and contemporary trends.

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 are concerned to integrate a biblically based perspective with insights gained from psychological and sociological studies. When dealing with the scriptural texts, however, they avoid the common tendency to gather unconnected passages in order to prove a point. Instead, they explore the implications of four central themes found throughout the Bible: covenant, grace, empowering, and intimacy.

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Physical Info: 0.98" H x 8.96" L x 6.84" W (1.4 lbs) 398 pages
Carton Quantity: 36
Publisher: Baker Academic
US SRP: $ 24.99 US
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: June 2007

Author Information: Jack O. Balswick (PhD, University of Iowa) is director of marriage and family research and professor of sociology and family development at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Judith K. Balswick (EdD, University of Georgia) is director of clinical training and senior professor of marital and family therapy at Fuller.

Reviews of previous editions: "This Christian perspective on the contemporary home, based upon social science research, clinical insight, and biblical truths, is skillfully written and extremely insightful. Almost everything a person would like to know about the family and its many stages, functions, and problems is included."--Wesley Engstrom, Evangelical Beacon

"No other book has been written [on family living] from a Christian perspective with as much care as this one by the Balswicks. . . . Christian workers anxious to update their libraries with one readable, yet pertinent, book on family concerns will want to add this book and will refer to it frequently."--Joyce Carroll, Reformed Review

"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."--Guy Greenfield, Southwestern Journal of Theology

"This is a rare book in its synthesis of rich sources in family scientific theory with a theological version of the meaning and purpose of the family. I consider this book an excellent resource for preachers and teachers and an obvious choice for a text in family studies in a Christian college."--Peter L. VanKatwyk, Calvin Theological Journal

"Jack and Judith Balswick have met a critical need in the study of the family by integrating the disciplines of theology and sociology in a readable introductory text. The reader looking for simple prescriptions will not find them in the Balswicks' text but will find instead thought-provoking reflection and an honest attempt to do meaningful integration. . . . This book is profitable for the serious student as well as the parent looking for help."--Jonathan D. Rohrer, Criswell Theological Review

"A well-written text. . . . In style and content, the book is an excellent resource for marriage and family studies in the church and in academia. Few texts come close to this one in blending the biblical ideal with the contemporary scene."--Joe E. Trull, Theological Educator

"Every sociologist who teaches courses on marriage and the family or who engages in personal or family counseling ought to read this stimulating book. Many will conclude that it is the best textbook for college, seminary, and marriage preparation courses."--Christian Sociological Society Newsletter

"As a consequence of their theological foundation, presentation of major sociological perspectives of the family, and integrating visualizations, The Family is a most helpful resource for understanding the modern family."--Diana S. Richmond Garland, Review and Expositor

| Family Concerns
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Life | Family
- Religion | Christian Life | Home Life
LC Subjects:
- Christianity - Family
- Marriage - Parenting
- Religious aspects - Religious life
Themes:
Theometrics | Academic
Religious Orientation | Christian
Theometrics | Evangelical
Topical | Family

Family: A Christian Perspective On The Contemporary Home Jack O. & Judith K. Balswick
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