In this, his latest work, respected scholar Andrew Lester discusses and incorporates the newest behavioral research models, contemporary biblical and theological scholarship, constructivist philosophy, and narrative theory into a comprehensive pastoral theology of anger.
Divided into five parts, The Angry Christian explores the problem with anger, then turns to understanding anger, developing a pastoral theology of anger, discussing the ethics of anger, and finally suggesting strategies for counseling angry people.
In revisiting through the lens of theological anthropology the very subject that brought him to the forefront of scholarship in pastoral care, Lester presents engaging new material and innovative new methods of interventions for dealing with this often-confusing human emotion. Chapters include: "Anger: One of the Seven Deadly Sins?" "The Recovery of Emotion," "The Anger of God and Jesus," "A Pastoral Theology of Anger," "Handling Anger Creatively," and "Pastoral Care Interventions and Strategies."
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Reviewed by Michael V. Baxter (Jackson, MI), December 25, 2007
One must know beforehand that this book is written by one who does not believe in the literal interpretation of Scripture. This work is dedicated to validating man's anger as a legitimate, divine emotion, but Mr. Lester does so from a science first, bible second approach. It becomes evident that Andrew believes in the human sciences above God's word. This book would not be recommended for anyone not grounded in the word, for they may end up chocking on all the "bones." Chapters 7 thru 9 are worthwhile, but everything else eeks of the popular liberal syncretism of evolution and creation. Look up the word "anger" in your concordance and save yourself the $25 dollars.
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