A proven, comprehensive resource on Christian family life. Now updated throughout with discussions of recent family-related issues.
Jack O. Balswick Books
Jack Balswick is a professor of sociology and family development. His work delves into a deeper understanding of the dynamics of family relationships and their societal context. He explores how social forces shape intimate bonds and how individuals can build healthier, more resilient family structures. His approach is analytical, focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects of family life.
Authentic Human Sexuality - An Integrated Christian Approach
- 367 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Jack and Judith Balswick investigate how human sexuality originates both biologically and socially, lay groundwork for a normative Christian interpretation of sexuality, show how authentic sexuality is necessarily grounded in relationships, and explore forms of "inauthentic sexuality" such as sexual harassment, pornography and rape.
The Reciprocating Self - Human Development in Theological Perspective
- 405 pages
- 15 hours of reading
On the basis of a theologically grounded understanding of the nature of persons and the self, Jack O. Balswick, Pamela Ebstyne King and Kevin S. Reimer present a model of human development that ranges across all of life's stages. This revised second edition engages new research from evolutionary psychology, developmental neuroscience and positive psychology.
