Christian Marriage: A Comprehensive Introduction Contributor(s): Ayers, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1683592549 ISBN-13: 9781683592549 Publisher: Lexham Press OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Love & Marriage - Religion | Counseling |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.45 lbs) 400 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Why should we care about marriage? There is a lot of confusion about the purpose of marriage today: outside the church as well as within it. Written by a distinguished Christian sociologist, Christian Marriage is a theologically rich, biblically robust, and sociologically informed treatise on the nature and value of marriage. Drawing on recent social science research, empirical data, and social history, Ayers paints a picture of marriage as an institution meant for human flourishing. Along the way, Ayers addresses such topics as:
Though the book is academically and theologically informed, it is written with a pastoral heart. It seeks to provide a rich resource for pastors and counselors on a topic of supreme importance to a vibrant church and society. |