Shame: A Faith Perspective Contributor(s): Albers, Robert H. (Author), Clements, William M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1560249358 ISBN-13: 9781560249351 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $153.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 1995 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational - Reference |
Dewey: 248 |
LCCN: 94029610 |
Physical Information: 148 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Academic |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In this new guidebook, designated as one of the Top Ten Books of the Year for 1996 by The Journal of the Academy of Parish Clergy, author Robert H. Albers provides both an analysis of and a Biblical and theological reflection upon the human experience of disgrace shame. Albers approaches the subject from a pastoral perspective from which he makes suggestions on how this phenomenon can be dealt with from the background of a faith tradition. He develops and explores new and existing valuable conceptual and pastoral resources to aid people in dealing effectively with the debilitating experiences of disgrace shame.Shame: A Faith Perspective is unique in that it incorporates deliberate theological reflection upon the human experience of disgrace shame. Its value is in "naming" this phenomenon, analyzing it, and identifying the resources for dealing effectively with this experience. It assists clergy and counselors in identifying this phenomenon and provides conceptual and practical suggestions on how to deal most effectively with disgrace shame. Clergy as well as laypeople can find answers to their questions about the nature of shame and become better equipped to facilitate the process of healing.Utilizing the findings of social sciences, the author provides specific information on shame including:
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