Celebrating Christian Marriage
By (Author) Adrian Thatcher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
T.& T.Clark Ltd
1st May 2002
United Kingdom
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Religious ministry and clergy
Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals
Sociology: family and relationships
248
Paperback
368
630g
The interest in marriage and the future of marriage is urgent and increasing. This collection of expert research, analysis and discussion may be the most significant ever assembled on this subject. There are contributions from different continents and cultures; from Roman Catholic, Protestant, Anglican and Orthodox traditions; from theologians and many other professionals - including historians, social theorists, sex therapists, lawyers, psychiatrists and demographers - all in conversation with the idea of Christian marriage.There are introductions to each topical section by Adrian Thatcher: Marriage at the Start of the Millennium, Beginning Marriage, Love and Marriage, The Marriage Relationship, Children and Marriage, Single-Sex Marriage, Ending Marriage - Roman Catholic Perspectives, Ending Marriage - Anglican Perspectives.
"An excellent resource book and introduction to many of thee issues that concern us in our own constituency." --Theological Book Review Feed the Minds
'interesting and valuable...Recommended reading' * Journal of Theology for Southern Africa *
Adrian Thatcher is Professor of Applied Theology and Director of the Centre for Theology and Philosophy at the College of St. Mark and St. John, Plymouth.