Beyond "I Do": What Christians Believe about Marriage

by Douglas J. Brouwer

Book Overview

In a fresh, up-to-date understanding of marriage from a Christian point of view, the author addresses such perennially difficult subjects as power within a relationship, the role of love, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802848060
• ISBN13: 9780802848062
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

ideal resource

This book would make an ideal resource for pastors and churches who want to help their members understand how Christians ought to think about marriage, and based on that, prepare for or work on their own marriages. By presenting complex ideas plainly and clearly, the author helpfully sorts out the confusing notions about marriage that float around in our heads, and offers a vision for what marriage can be. This vision is based on a broad and careful study of the Bible (not just proof-texting, thankfully) as well as research on successful marriages and observations from the author's experience as a pastor. I found the explorations of the covenantal and sacramental views of marriage, the history of Christian attitudes about marriages, and the brief history of romantic love especially helpful. The list of "Ten Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me about Marriage" would make an excellent set of talking points for any engaged couple. The author is Protestant, but so respectful of other parts of the Christian family that I think this book could be very helpful even to pastors and parishioners who may not agree on every point.