Family: a Christian social perspective

IS there an authentically Christian notion of family? Cahill asserts that the usual religious agenda of restoring the traditional nuclear family is actually misinformed and misguided. Her study of the early church, John Chrysostum, Martin Luther, the Puritans, and recent Church teachings reveals an...

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Main Author: Cahill, Lisa Sowle 1948- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Minneapolis Fortress Press 2000
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Summary:IS there an authentically Christian notion of family? Cahill asserts that the usual religious agenda of restoring the traditional nuclear family is actually misinformed and misguided. Her study of the early church, John Chrysostum, Martin Luther, the Puritans, and recent Church teachings reveals an alternative Christian vision of the altruistic family, animated by Christian discipleship to stand for compassion, generosity, and justice.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [138]-160) and index
Physical Description:xiv, 170 p. 23 cm
ISBN:0800632524

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