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Publication
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Book House
ISBN
0801009936 / 9780801009938
Description
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. 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.
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CONTENTS:
Part I. Theological and social perspectives on family life
ch. 1. A theological foundation for family relationships : developing a theology of the family
ch. 2. The family as a developing biosocial system
Part II. Marriage : the foundation of family life
ch. 3. Mate selection and cohabitation : romance and reality
ch. 4. Establishing marriage : moving toward differentiated unity
ch. 5. A model for Biblical marriage
Part III. The expansion of family life : parenting and beyond
ch. 6. Parenting : the process of relationship empowerment
ch. 7. Developing a mature, reciprocating self
ch. 8. Family spirituality : nurturing Christian beliefs, morals, and values
ch. 9. Adolescence and midlife : challenging changes
ch. 10. The joys and challenges of family in later life
Part IV. Gender and sexuality : identity in family life
ch. 11. Changing gender roles and relations : the impact on family life
ch. 12. Becoming an authentic sexual self
Part V. Communication : the heart of family life
ch. 13. Expressing love- achieving intimacy
ch. 14. Expressing anger- negotiating the inevitable conflicts
Part VI. The social dynamics of family life
ch. 15. Becoming powerful through empowerment
ch. 16. Through the stress and strain of family life
ch. 17. Divorce and single-parent families
ch. 18. Complex families in contemporary society
Part VII. Family life in postmodern society
ch. 19. The erosion of Biblical truth in a modern world
ch. 20. Creating a family-friendly society.
Part I. Theological and social perspectives on family life
ch. 1. A theological foundation for family relationships : developing a theology of the family
ch. 2. The family as a developing biosocial system
Part II. Marriage : the foundation of family life
ch. 3. Mate selection and cohabitation : romance and reality
ch. 4. Establishing marriage : moving toward differentiated unity
ch. 5. A model for Biblical marriage
Part III. The expansion of family life : parenting and beyond
ch. 6. Parenting : the process of relationship empowerment
ch. 7. Developing a mature, reciprocating self
ch. 8. Family spirituality : nurturing Christian beliefs, morals, and values
ch. 9. Adolescence and midlife : challenging changes
ch. 10. The joys and challenges of family in later life
Part IV. Gender and sexuality : identity in family life
ch. 11. Changing gender roles and relations : the impact on family life
ch. 12. Becoming an authentic sexual self
Part V. Communication : the heart of family life
ch. 13. Expressing love- achieving intimacy
ch. 14. Expressing anger- negotiating the inevitable conflicts
Part VI. The social dynamics of family life
ch. 15. Becoming powerful through empowerment
ch. 16. Through the stress and strain of family life
ch. 17. Divorce and single-parent families
ch. 18. Complex families in contemporary society
Part VII. Family life in postmodern society
ch. 19. The erosion of Biblical truth in a modern world
ch. 20. Creating a family-friendly society.