Synopsis: Living Biblically de-situates biblical wisdom from its
formally religious-theological underpinnings and offers it as a
guide for fulfilled, happy living. Although over 95 percent of
Americans have some sense of a meaning-providing transcendent
power, 75 percent of clinical psychologists and psychiatrists lack
such belief. Without intelligent, applicable access to biblical
wisdom, many unwittingly live out the tragic patterns emerging from
classical Greece underlying much of modern life and psychotherapy.
People are stuck, even trapped, without hope of redemptive change.
They spin their wheels, cycling back and forth. Biblical
narratives, in contrast, portray people as growing, developing, and
overcoming problematic life situations. This book presents a
systematic yet readable delineation of how biblical wisdom can
apply to ten issues of daily life: 1) Relating to the Environment,
2) Relating to Another as Yourself, 3) Relating to Authority, 4)
Relating to the Opposite Sex, 5) Relating to a Son, 6) Relating to
a Daughter, 7) Relating to Siblings, 8) Relating Body to Soul, 9)
Relating to a Self-Destructive Person, and 10) Relating to
Misfortune. In each chapter, a specific psychological issue is
discussed, applicable Greek and biblical narratives are compared,
and contemporary illustrations are provided, enabling the reader to
live in a more fulfilling and happy manner. Endorsements: "In this
groundbreaking work, Kalman Kaplan demonstrates how the humanistic
values and the wisdom of Hebrew Scripture can be effectively
applied both to clinical psychology and to living a life of joy,
freedom, hope, happiness, and fulfillment." --Rabbi Byron L.
Sherwin, Distinguished Service Professor, Spertus Institute for
Jewish Studies "While many in the sciences and humanities are
dismissive of the biblical narratives, Kalman Kaplan finds in them
healing both for the heart and mind, as opposed to the hopelessness
of Greek tragedies. This unique approach is refreshing and
informing. Kaplan gets you to rethink the validity of the Greek
tragedy as the basis for modern psychology and offers a helpful
alternative." --Woodrow Kroll, Founder, The Center for Bible
Engagement "In this informative and easy-to-read book, Kalman
Kaplan juxtaposes stories of the ancient Greeks and the biblical
Hebrews, highlighting the striking contrasts between the worldviews
of these two cultures. Kaplan encourages readers to consider the
conceptual and practical implications of psychology's heavy
reliance on Greek mythology, which is often pessimistic and
fatalistic, in contrast to a more hopeful biblical perspective. He
brings these connections to light with superb storytelling skill
and clinical acumen." --Julie J. Exline, Department of
Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University Author
Biography: Kalman J. Kaplan, PhD, is Professor of Clinical
Psychology at The University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr.
Kaplan has pioneered the emerging field of biblical psychology and
has received a Fulbright Fellowship and a John Templeton Foundation
grant to develop programs face to face, online, and in print, both
nationally and internationally. Among his books are TILT: Teaching
Individuals to Live Together, Biblical Stories for
Psychotherapy/Counseling, The Fruit of Her Hands, and A Psychology
of Hope.
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