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Overview
This volume explores the connections between our own birth, the experience of having children, and the new birth of the Christian life. Seasoned pastor James Howell offers theological perspectives on a variety of themes associated with birth, such as who we are in light of having once lived in utero, why people might have children, infertility, adoption, baptism, and how to make sense of it all in light of God coming to us first in Mary's womb and then as an infant. The book includes paintings, photos, and drawings.About the SeriesPastors are called to help people navigate the profound mysteries of being human, from birth to death and everything in between. This series, edited by leading pastoral theologian Jason Byassee, provides pastors and pastors-in-training with rich theological reflection on the various seasons that make up a human life, helping them minister with greater wisdom and joy.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781540960832 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Publication date: | 04/21/2020 |
| Series: | Pastoring for Life: Theological Wisdom for Ministering Well |
| Pages: | 208 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.40(d) |
About the Author
James C. Howell (PhD, Duke University) is senior pastor of Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has nearly four decades of experience in parish ministry. He has written more than fifteen books, speaks frequently around the country, and is an adjunct professor of preaching at Duke Divinity School.
Table of Contents
ContentsSeries PrefaceIntroductionPart 1: Our Mysterious Beginning1. In My Mother's Womb2. My Birthday3. Unchosenness and Being ChosenPart 2: Jesus's Birth and Early Life4. Mary, Mother of Our Lord5. The Birth of Jesus6. Jesus's First DaysPart 3: The Complexities of Conception and Raising Children7. Why Have Children?8. Having Children9. The First Days after Birth10. Infertility and Medicine11. When Medicine FailsPart 4: Our New Birth12. Adoption13. Remember Your Baptism14. You Must Be Born AgainEpilogueIndexCustomer Reviews
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