Christian Family and Contemporary Society

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This collection of essays integrates a broad spectrum of geographical, denominational, and interdisciplinary perspectives, and analyses the relationship between family and religion in its various contexts, both historical and contemporary. Divided into four key parts, the contributors address first the biblical and patristic background of the family construct, while the second part reveals denominational and ecumenical perspectives on marriage and the family. The third part sketches a sociological profile of the family in some European countries and addresses pastoral and sacramental issues connected with it. The final part places the Christian family in the context of contemporary society.

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A good reference point for theological and practical studies, courses or ecumenical dialogues, and could be also an appropriate acquisition for faculties, institutes, or seminaries libraries. * Marriage, Families & Spirituality *
All those concerned with understanding the situation of the contemporary Christian family and identifying solutions to the crisis it is going through will come out richer. (Bloomsbury translation) * Renasterea *
The book represents cutting edge theological scholarship in a pastoral dimension of great urgency for Eastern Europe and the Orthodox world in general. It will have a wide zone of interest for theologians, pastors, sociologists and all interested in the state of family life, especially considered in a religious environment. Mostly, it will serve to be of importance and interest in theological schools, churches, pastoral care programs, and seminary environments. -- Professor John A. McGuckin, Columbia University, USA
This volume would be a suitable acquisition for libraries of theology faculties, ecumenical institutes, as well as national and diocesan seminaries. The topic of interfaith marriage, which is obviously becoming increasingly common in a more globalized world, is to the forefront of current research. This volume has its own distinctive voice, given the broad scope which is not confined to one particular society. -- Carl O'Brien, Ruprecht-Karls Universitat Heidelberg, Germany

Author Bio

Nicu Dumitrascu is professor of Patristics, Mission and Ecumenism at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology at University of Oradea, Romania.