Family Theology: Finding God in Very Human Relationships

By Carol J. Gallagher

Book Overview

Blends spiritual narratives and biblical stories with behavioral theory to explain modern family life and its unique contributions to faith formation.
This book offers hope and encouragement for people who have thought that God could not possibly bless them in their peculiar relationships or families. Using archetypes and behavior development frameworks while interpreting and retelling biblical stories, the book features both personal and traditional stories of faith, complemented by the contemporary insights of cognitive scientists, including Gardner, Eisner and others. Reflection questions are included at the end of each chapter.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819224375
• ISBN13: 9780819224378
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Morehouse Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Don't be scared of the word Theology in the title

A very accessible reflection on the various kinds of family relationships - even the really messy ones - portrayed in the bible. The author shows how these stories from centuries ago mirror struggles in our own families and how the presence and grace of God can redeem all of them. A great little book.