Faith and Human Transformation: A Dialogue Between Psychology and Theology
James Forsyth
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Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: G; HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
This book proposes the parallel concept that authentic faith development both presupposes and facilitates authentic human development. Thomas Aquinas posited a reciprical relationship between nature and grace: grace both presupposes or builds on nature, and perfects nature. Translated into developmental terms, this would mean that religious and spiritual growth takes place on the foundation of healthy human growth and, reciprically, the authentic religious development facilitates development towards the goals of authentic human growth. This study attempts to investigate the validity of this reciprical relationship as it applies to human and religious growth. A dialogue is constructed between the views of ... Read more
This book proposes the parallel concept that authentic faith development both presupposes and facilitates authentic human development. Thomas Aquinas posited a reciprical relationship between nature and grace: grace both presupposes or builds on nature, and perfects nature. Translated into developmental terms, this would mean that religious and spiritual growth takes place on the foundation of healthy human growth and, reciprically, the authentic religious development facilitates development towards the goals of authentic human growth. This study attempts to investigate the validity of this reciprical relationship as it applies to human and religious growth. A dialogue is constructed between the views of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
UPA
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761807407
SKU
V9780761807407
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Ref
99-15
About James Forsyth
James Forsyth is Adjunct Professor of Religion in the Department of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Ottawa.
Reviews for Faith and Human Transformation: A Dialogue Between Psychology and Theology
...an insightful analysis showing stron connections between faith development and authentic human development.
Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses
...an insightful analysis showing stron connections between faith development and authentic human development.
Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses
Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses
...an insightful analysis showing stron connections between faith development and authentic human development.
Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses