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Christian Symbols, Ancient Roots
Elizabeth Rees
This book selects dominant Christian symbols and places them against the archaic background from which they grew, drawing on myths and rituals of both ancient and contemporary cultures, thereby integrating the worlds of symbol and reality, sacred and secular, myth and history. Learn More1997, 176pp -
Faith, Stories and the Experience of Black Elders
Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land
Anthony G. Reddie
Working through oral traditions, this book illustrates the importance of spirituality and the family in African-Caribbean culture. The author shows how inter-generational conversations, where elders share personal experiences and reflections from their life, educate the younger generation and contribute to their sense of identity. Learn More2001, 144pp -
Spiritual Dimensions of Pastoral Care
Practical Theology in a Multidisciplinary Context
Edited by David Willows and John Swinton
Written by significant researchers and practitioners within the field, this unique collection of key texts introduces the reader to practical theology. It critically explores the way in which the spiritual dimension of pastoral care has entered into constructive dialogue with other disciplines and ways of thinking. Learn More2001, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.10in / 232mm x 155mm, 224pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-892-22001, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-218-8 -
Spiritual Caregiving as Secular Sacrament
A Practical Theology for Professional Caregivers
Ray S. Anderson
The author explores spirituality in the context of the individual and of society, and discusses how those practicing pastoral or health care can deal with the issues raised outside of any religious ideas or practice. Anderson shows how professionals can help people move towards a more positive state in the face of pain, distress and illness. Learn More2003, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.18in / 233mm x 157mm, 192pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-746-02003, Ebook, PDF, 192pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-384-0 -
In Living Color
An Intercultural Approach to Pastoral Care and Counseling Second Edition
Emmanuel Y. Lartey
The meaning of pastoral care in modern multicultural societies is challenged and re-examined from a pluralistic, global perspective in this book. Lartey stresses the importance of recognizing different cultural influences on individuals in order to effectively counsel, guide and empower them. He provides a concise history of pastoral care. Learn More2003, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.02in / 229mm x 153mm, 192pp, $26.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-750-72003, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, $26.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-398-7 -
Working Relationships
Spirituality in Human Service and Organisational Life
Neil Pembroke
In this illuminating and thoughtful text, Neil Pembroke shows how relationships form the heart of chaplaincy, nursing and social care practice. Developing ideas from Martin Buber and virtue theory he shows how authentic, compassionate self-communication forms the basis of relatedness in human services work. Learn More2004, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.91in / 228mm x 150mm, 184pp, $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-252-62004, Ebook, PDF, 192pp, $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-050-4 -
The Challenge of Practical Theology
Selected Essays
Stephen Pattison
Pattison draws on experience from his work in many settings - including community service volunteering, working as a psychiatric hospital chaplain, NHS management and lecturing on pastoral studies - to promote a personal, practical, political and popular approach to theology, which stresses the importance of responsibility and contemporaneity. Learn More2007, Paperback / softback, 9.09in x 6.22in / 231mm x 158mm, 304pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-453-72007, Ebook, ePUB, 304pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-593-6 -
The Spiritual Dimension of Childhood
Kate Adams, Brendan Hyde and Richard Woolley
This book explores spirituality and its continual expression in children in a variety of contexts. It looks at key issues in understanding children's spirituality under three broad headings: children's voices, children's worlds and children's lives. This helps those working with children to nurture and support their spirituality. Learn More2008, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.18in / 232mm x 157mm, 160pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-602-92008, Ebook, ePUB, 160pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-790-9 -
Faith and Fertility
Attitudes Towards Reproductive Practices in Different Religions from Ancient to Modern Times
Edited by Eric Blyth and Ruth Landau
Faith and Fertility is a comprehensive collection of essays by academics and faith leaders. The reader is introduced to the cultural and religious understanding of fertility as it is practised among diverse international faith traditions. Each chapter is written in an accessible style, outlining each faith's history, core beliefs and values. Learn More2009, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.18in / 228mm x 157mm, 256pp, $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-535-02009, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-959-0 -
The Psychology of Spirituality
An Introduction
Larry Culliford
This is an accessible book that introduces the relationship between spirituality and psychology. The author sets out what spirituality is, the values it represents and how it contributes to mental health and wellbeing. He then illustrates how knowledge of spirituality can provide deeper understanding of people's problems and can help aid recovery. Learn More2010, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 256pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-004-32011, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-491-8
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