Jesus and Personality Theory: Exploring the Five-Factor Model

by James R. Beck

Book Overview

In recent years researchers in human personality have come to a rarely achieved near unanimous conclusion: human personality is structured around a very few major traits, probably five in number. These factors, sometimes called the Big Five and represented by the acronym OCEAN, are

Openness to experienceConscientiousnessExtroversionAgreeablenessNeuroticism

How does this Five-Factor Model fit with a Christian understanding of human nature?...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830819258
• ISBN13: 9780830819256
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Seminary Prof Recommended

A prof at seminary, DTS / evangelical recommended this book in intro to counseling. The author is from Denver Seminary which has a good evangelical reputation.

Excellent book, a must read to help understand oneself

This book has helped change my life for the better. It has a balanced mix of personality studies and findings with Christian theology, and practical living. It is a must read for evry christian especially those minitering to others. Well done Dr Beck!