03615cam a2200481 i 4500 ocn845516223 OCoLC 20181017080630.0 140424s2014 miua b 001 0 eng 2014013740 DLC eng rda DLC YDXCP BTCTA BDX SPB BTA TLE NDD CFT CDX OCLCF OCLCO BMS OXF OCLCQ ZAAPA 9780801049347 (pbk.) 0801049342 (pbk.) AU@ 000052786045 (OCoLC)845516223 pcc BV4526.3 .B34 2014 261.8/3585 23 ZAAA Balswick, Jack O. The family : a Christian perspective on the contemporary home / Jack O. Balswick and Judith K. Balswick. Fourth edition. Grand Rapids : Baker Academic, [2014] xiii, 402 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. 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. The Family is a resource for college and seminary faculty, pastors, and Christian counselors. Now in its third edition, this study has been revised and updated throughout to include the results of current research and contemporary trends.--From publisher's description. Families Religious life. Marriage Religious aspects Christianity. Parenting Religious aspects Christianity. Families Religious life. fast (OCoLC)fst01728934 Marriage Religious aspects Christianity. fast (OCoLC)fst01010496 Parenting Religious aspects Christianity. fast (OCoLC)fst01053427 Balswick, Judith K. Brodart BROD 105801003 Baker and Taylor BTCP BK0013373982 Coutts Information Services COUT 25475141 YBP Library Services YANK 10739324 C0 ZAAPA 42524 42524 0 0 ddc 0 1 DAPA DAPA 2018-10-18 0 261.83 BAL APA076494 2018-10-18 1 2018-10-18 RES 0 0 ddc 0 0 DAPA DAPA 2019-01-22 261.83 BAL APA077578 2023-06-13 2 2019-01-22 BK 0 0 ddc 0 0 DAPA DAPA 2019-09-03 2 261.83 BAL APA022602 2023-06-13 2023-06-09 3 2019-09-03 BK