Marriage and the Family: A Christian Perspective

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Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2013-01-11 - 328 psl.
The widespread use of Marriage and the Family has proved its value as a textbook covering biblical, sociological, and psychological perspectives on the family. Now this revised and updated edition brings a benchmark text into the twenty-first century with new material on family finances, economics, violence and abuse, premarital intimacy, human sexuality, and dating. Statistics and references have been updated, and graphics are designed for easier reading. With more information than ever, Marriage and the Family examines the following topics from a distinctively evangelical perspective. -The sociology of the family -Cross-cultural and intercultural perspectives -Dating and courtship -Communication and conflict resolution -Childbearing and parenting -Divorce and remarriage -Aging and death Case studies, discussion questions, suggested reading, a glossary, and tables and illustrations offer important information in an accessible format for the classroom. The lifestyle approach of 'Marriage and the Family' offers a solid biblical foundation that gives students the tools they need to make wise choices and strengthen the family in these times.
 

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Pairing and Singlehood
51
Life Cycle of the Family
191
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Stephen Grunlan servers as Senior Pastor of the Osage Alliance Church, Osage, Iowa. He also serves as chaplain of the Osage Police Department. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Nyack College. He has a masters degree from Wheaton College Graduate School in Cross Cultural Communications and a masters degree from the University of Illinois in Sociology. He earned his D.Min. with an emphasis in pastoral counseling at Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul, MN. He is the author of Healing Relationships; Missed Blessings; and Serving with Joy.

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