The family a Christian perspective on the contemporary home Balswick, Jack O. creator Balswick, Judith K. text bibliography miu 2014 Fourth edition. monographic eng
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xiii, 402 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm 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. 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. Jack O. Balswick and Judith K. Balswick. Includes bibliographical references and index. Families Religious life Marriage Religious aspects Christianity Parenting Religious aspects Christianity Families Religious life Marriage Religious aspects Christianity Parenting Religious aspects Christianity BV4526.3 .B34 2014 261.8/3585 9780801049347 0801049342 2014013740 DLC 140424 20181017080630.0 ocn845516223 eng