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Theology and Families
Adrian Thatcher
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Description for Theology and Families
Hardback. * Explores the intellectual and practical debates about the changing nature of family forms, roles and relationships, and how Christian faith and theology can contribute to the thriving of families and children. * Considers the causes and consequences of changes to families over recent decades. Series: Challenges in Contemporary Theology. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 542.
This timely book, by one of the world’s leading theologians in this field, makes a positive theological contribution to present intellectual and practical discussions about families and children.
This timely book, by one of the world’s leading theologians in this field, makes a positive theological contribution to present intellectual and practical discussions about families and children.
- Explores the intellectual and practical debates about the changing nature of family forms, roles and relationships, and how Christian faith and theology can contribute to the thriving of families and children.
- Considers the causes and consequences of changes to families over recent decades.
- Utilizes the theological resources that are best equipped to deal with these changes and to shape ethical teaching, ethical practice, moral judgements, and ... Read more
- Develops family-friendly readings of scripture, tradition and doctrine, and moves forward theological treatment of marriage, gender and children.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Series
Challenges in Contemporary Theology
Number of Pages
292
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405152747
SKU
V9781405152747
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
About Adrian Thatcher
Adrian Thatcher is part-time Professorial Research Fellow at the University of Exeter, having previously been Professor of Applied Theology at the College of St Mark and St John in Plymouth. His numerous books include: The Daily Telegraph Guide to Christian Marriage (2003), Celebrating Christian Marriage (2002), Living Together and Christian Ethics (2002), Spirituality and the Curriculum (1999), Marriage After Modernity ... Read more
Reviews for Theology and Families
"In what will surely become a standard work, Adrian Thatcher provides a Trinitarian theology of families and children which addresses the question: 'How may the resources of Christian faith and practice contribute to the thriving of families, and in particular, of children?' ... Each discussion is full of wisdom and practical insight, and engages in constructive criticism with contemporary authors ... Read more