Christian Marriage: A Comprehensive Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781683592549)

Why should we care about marriage?

There is a lot of confusion about the purpose of marriage today: outside the church as well as within it. Written by a distinguished Christian sociologist, Christian Marriage is a theologically rich, biblically robust, and sociologically informed treatise on the nature and value of marriage. Drawing on recent social science research, empirical data, and social history, Ayers paints a picture of marriage as an institution meant for human flourishing.

Along the way, Ayers addresses such topics as:

• Dating and selection of a spouse
• The importance of premarital counseling
• Sex and procreation
• Mentoring and supporting unmarried believers
• Divorce and remarriage
• Current controversies surrounding premarital sex and same-sex marriage

Though the book is academically and theologically informed, it is written with a pastoral heart. It seeks to provide a rich resource for pastors and counselors on a topic of supreme importance to a vibrant church and society.

Author: David Ayers
ISBN-10: 1683592549
ISBN-13: 9781683592549
Publisher: Lexham Press
Language: English
Published: 02/06/2019
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.10d