Klaus Fiedler Books

The book explores the widening gap between traditional marriage and church weddings, highlighting the financial burdens imposed by societal expectations rather than church doctrine. It questions the emphasis placed on church officiation, noting that many churches exclude those not "properly married" from sacraments. The author delves into the historical context, pointing out that the ritual of church weddings is not rooted in the New Testament but emerged nearly a millennium later. This examination invites readers to reconsider the significance of marriage within religious and societal frameworks.

Focusing on the religious experiences that shaped Malawi's identity, this comprehensive volume documents the church's history within the context of the nation's founding. It explores the interplay between mission activities and African agency, providing a balanced perspective. The author presents compelling evidence to support the conclusions drawn, making it a significant contribution to understanding the role of religion in Malawi's development.

Social interactions are a central component of humans' lives and mental health. Both clinical and social psychology are vibrant fields that address this central topic. However, the advances, contributions, and achievements of each field are often unknown in the other discipline. This volume takes a programmatic stance based on the assumption that there are many commonalities between the two disciplines worth highlighting and synergies to develop and build upon. Six contributions, authored by experts in the respective fields, look at the intersection of the two disciplines. The authors consider theirsubject matter from the perspective of both fields and discuss possible implications for clinical and social psychology. Themes explored include ostracism, the role of perceptions of treatment in clinical outcomes, rejection sensitivity in relationships, coping with experienced injustice, and the link between mimicry and lying, as well as a theoreticaloverview of synergies between the two fields. The articles are insightful, exciting, and synergistic.