| Becoming Married Contributor(s): Anderson, Herbert (Author), Fite, Robert Cotton (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664251269 ISBN-13: 9780664251260 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $29.70 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 1993 Annotation: This book examines the issues surrounding the process of forming the marriage bond, and is "a delightful mix of sophisticated theology, solid family systems theory, and clear practical guidelines for pastors, all illustrated by numerous wonderful stories" (Charles W. Taylor, professor, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley, California). |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Counseling & Recovery - Religion | Christian Living - Love & Marriage - Family & Relationships | Marriage & Long Term Relationships |
| Dewey: 248.844 |
| LCCN: 93004537 |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 5.56" W x 8.7" (0.55 lbs) 180 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This informative book examines the issues surrounding the process of forming the marriage bond such as courtship, the early years of marriage, and specifically, the events that must happen for successful bonding to take place. This book is designed for couples planning to marry, for parents who are struggling to stay close to their children while staying out of the wedding plans, and for clergy who work with couples preparing for marriage. The Family Living in Pastoral Perspective series examines crucial times in family life in light of the family as a social unit. Each book addresses major changes that ordinarily occur in the life cycle of a family. Each volume takes into account family system theory and social and economic factors that affect the family. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fite, Robert Cotton: - Robert Cotton Fite is an Episcopal priest and clinical psychologist. Fite worked as a clinician for twenty-seven years and served as Director of Lutheran's Counseling Center from 1986-2003. He currently serves as Priest Associate at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Evanston, Illinois.Anderson, Herbert: - Herbert Anderson is currently Research Professor of Practical Theology at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, California. He is the author or coauthor of over ninety articles and thirteen books, many of which are focused on integrating theology and family systems theory. |