Pastoral Theology in the Classical Tradition (Paperback, 1st ed)

Too often pastoral care is uninformed by historical practice and is overly influenced by psychological theory and practice, according to Andrew Purves. At least one consequence of this is that it is often disaffiliated from the church's theological heritage. Purves examines Christian writers from the past who represent the classical tradition in pastoral theology--classical in the sense that they and their texts have shaped the minds and practices of pastors in enduring ways. He reflects on texts from Gregory Nazianzus, John Chrysostom, Gregory the Great, Martin Bucer, and Richard Baxter. He includes a brief biography of each author, introduces the major themes in the writer's theology, and discusses the issues arising for pastoral work.

General

Imprint:	Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2001
First published:	June 2005
Authors:	Andrew Purves
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	144
Edition:	1st ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-664-22241-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Christianity > Christian theology Promotions
LSN:	0-664-22241-2
Barcode:	9780664222413

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