Psychology and Christianity - (Spectrum Multiview Book) 2nd Edition (Paperback)

The Psychology and Christianity: Five Views book is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between psychology and Christianity.

With contributions from five leading experts in the field, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the different perspectives on this topic.

The authors present their views in an engaging and respectful manner, allowing readers to evaluate each perspective and form their own opinion. The book begins with an introduction by Eric L.

Johnson, which provides a historical context for the discussion of psychology and Christianity.

The five views presented are: 1.

The levels-of-explanation model by David G.

Myers, which explores the relationship between psychological phenomena and Christian beliefs. 2.

The transformative view by John Coe and Todd Hall, which emphasizes the importance of spiritual transformation in understanding the relationship between psychology and Christianity. 3.

The biblical counseling model by David Powlison, which offers a distinctly Christian approach to psychological issues. 4.

The Christian psychology model by Robert C.

Roberts, which presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the integration of psychology and Christianity. 5.

The integrative view by Stanton L.

Jones, which offers a holistic approach to the relationship between psychology and Christianity, incorporating elements from each of the other views. Each view is presented in an engaging and accessible manner, with the authors responding to one another's perspectives and highlighting areas of agreement and disagreement.

The book concludes with a revised introduction by Eric L.

Johnson, which considers the relative strengths and weaknesses of each view and how they might be evaluated. Overall, Psychology and Chris