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Pastoral Counsel (Classical Pastoral Care, Vol 3)
Pastoral Counsel - Classical Pastoral Care, Vol 3 Author:Thomas C. Oden "The Christian community holds an impressive legacy of classic literature on the care of persons," avers the author of Classical Pastoral Care. Yet "it is an inheritance that is possessed, but which has not been claimed." With the republication of this unique series, complete with a comprehensive index, a new generation of Christian caregivers c... more »an benefit from this rich heritage. Classical Pastoral Care presents selected short texts from writers predating the eighteenth century. Pride of place is given to patristic sources, although medieval and Reformation authors are scarcely overlooked. Concise introductions preface thoughtfully organized thematic sections; each text is linked with companion texts through insightful analysis.« less