The Child in Christian Thought and Practice

This volume offers the first major survey of the history of Christian thought on children. Each chapter, written by an expert in the field, discusses the particular perspectives on children held by influential theologians and Christian movements throughout church history, asking what resources they can contribute to a sound contemporary view of childhood and child-rearing. Intended for all readers, this needed book will be a valuable resource for laying the foundation for a new, more meaningful Christian view of childhood today.

Contributors:

Clarissa W. Atkinson

Margaret Bendroth

Catherine Brekus

Marcia J. Bunge

Dawn DeVries

Richard P. Heitzenrater

Mary Ann Hinsdale

Judith Gundry-Volf

Vigen Guroian

Keith Graber Miller

Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore

Barbara Pitkin

Marcia Y. Riggs

Martha Ellen Stortz

Jane E. Strohl

Cristina L. H. Traina

William Werpehowski

Summary

A survey of Christian writings about children covers 2,000 years of history and literature and features a wide variety of theologians commenting on the subject.

Product details

• Authors: Marcia Bunge
• Assisted by: Marcia Bunge (Editor), Marcia J. Bunge (Editor)
• Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2001
• No. of pages: 513
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 238 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 760 g
• Series: Religion, Marriage, and Family
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity