The Child in Christian Thought (Religion, Marriage, and Family)
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: November 1, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 513
ISBN-13: 9780802846938
Subjects: Advice on parenting; Christian doctrinal theology; Religion; Doctrinal Theology; Theology - Academic; Family & Relationships; Parenting - General; Christian Theology - General; Christian Theology - History; Christianity - Theology - History; Children (Christian theology); History of doctrines
First sentence: The New Testament teaching on children forms the background for much of the Christian thought about children to be discussed in the present book.
Description: A collection of seventeen essays presenting theological perspectives on children throughout history. Discusses the care of children, their spiritual education, and the role of parents, the church, and the state in raising children.