{"product_id":"9780830828487_psychology-and-christianity","title":"Psychology and Christianity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow should Christians understand and undertake the discipline of psychology? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis question has been of keen interest--and sometimes concern--to Christians because of the importance we place on a correct understanding of humannature. Psychology can sometimes seem disconnected from, if not antithetical to, Christian perspectives on life. How are we to understand our Christian beliefs about personhood in relation to secular psychological beliefs? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis revised edition of \u003ci\u003ePsychology and Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e presents five models for understanding the relationship between psychology and Christianity.\u003c\/b\u003e All the essays and responses have been reworked and updated with some new contributors including the addition of a new perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe five views presented in this book are: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Levels-of-Explanation View from David G. Myers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Integration View from Stanton L. Jones \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Christian Psychology Viewfrom Robert C. Roberts and Paul J. Watson \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Transformational Psychology View from John H. Coe and Todd W. Hall \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Biblical Counseling View from David Powlison \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the contributors responds to the other essayists, noting points of agreement as well as problems they see. Eric L. Johnson provides a revised introduction that describes the history of Christians and psychology, as well as a conclusion that considers what might unite the five views and how a reader might evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of each view. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a standard introductory textbook for students and professors of Christian psychology. With \u003ci\u003ePsychology and Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e, gain a fuller understanding ofhow to participate in and understand psychology as a Christian. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Series \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpectrum Multiview Books offer a range of viewpoints on contested topics within Christianity, giving contributors the opportunity to present their position and respond to others in this dynamic publishing format. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David G Myers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40699726397489,"sku":"9780830828487","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9780830828487.jpg?v=1780471180","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9780830828487_psychology-and-christianity","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}