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Sep 20, 2013 · Many Christians are confused about “Christian” psychology: Should it be gladly embraced, used cautiously, or rejected outright? What follows are some common questions I’ve encountered and answers based upon God’s Word as I’ve wrestled with this issue. 1. Why can’t we use the best insights of psychology along with the Bible?
Part One, “Historical Retrospect on the Bible and Psychology,” documents the development of psychological biblical criticism as an emerging discipline within biblical studies since the 1960's. Part Two, “An Agenda for the Bible and Psychology,” advances a definition of the goal of psychological biblical criticism, enumerating ten areas ...
- Wayne G. Rollins
- 1997
While biblical scholars have all too often remained skeptical, preachers and pastoral counselors have always known, consciously or not, that the Bible is a richly psychological document.
- D. Andrew Kille
- 2002
Instead, the Bible provides counsel for specific and significant soul issues in a “concept form.”. This requires that we conceptualize problems using biblical wisdom principles that address the complexity of real and raw life as lived in a fallen and broken world.
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While biblical scholars have all too often remained skeptical, preachers and pastoral counselors have always known, consciously or not, that the Bible is a richly psychological document.
According to Rollins (1990:4) biblical psychology, can be defined as the study of the biblical perspective on the origin, nature, pathology, health and destiny of the human psyche or soul. He believes that psychology was studied and practiced long before it was given a name.
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Nov 1, 2002 · While biblical scholars have all too often remained skeptical, preachers and pastoral counselors have always known, consciously or not, that the Bible is a richly psychological document.