I was asked recently to post on this new book. In addition to my short blurb below, other blogs have guest posts from the author. I recommend reading the posts (as they become available) on these sites:
Post #1 – March 23rd: Mystagogy
Post #2 – March 25th: Second Terrace
Post #3 – March 28th: The Voice of Stefan
Post #4 – March 31st: Biblicalia
Post #2 – March 25th: Second Terrace
Post #3 – March 28th: The Voice of Stefan
Post #4 – March 31st: Biblicalia
Ancient Christian Wisdom and Aaron Becks Cognitive Therapy details a colorful journey deep into two seemingly disparate worlds united by a common insight into the way our thinking influences our emotions, behaviors, and ultimately our lives. In this innovative study about mental and spiritual health, readers are not only provided with a thorough introduction to the elegant theory and practical techniques of cognitive therapy, they are also initiated into the perennial teachings of ascetics and monks in the Greek-speaking East and Latin-speaking West whose powerful writings not only anticipated many contemporary findings, but also suggest unexplored pathways and breathtaking vistas for human growth and development. This groundbreaking interdisciplinary volume in the art of pastoral counseling, patristic studies, and the interface between psychology and theology will be a coveted addition to the working libraries of pastors and psychologists alike. In addition, it is ideal as a textbook for seminary classes in pastoral theology and pastoral counseling, as well as for graduate courses in psychology dealing with the relationship between psychological models and religious worldviews.
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Have you looked at the price for this BOOK!!! OMG!
ReplyDeleteI have indeed. It's an academic publisher and I think the author is targeting college libraries to start. I can only hope that the second run will be less costly. :)
ReplyDeleteMatthew's comment is understandable and I've heard it from others, starting with myself! Yet, I thought it was important for the work to get into college libraries, as Josephus rightly points out, and to reach people who are unaware of books published by Orthodox publishing houses. Orthodox Christians know that the fathers are a treasure and always relevant. Most in the West would find that notion difficult to accept. I believe that the book, among other things, shows that such is the case.
ReplyDeleteThere is a new Book Review for Ancient Christian Wisdom and Aaron Beck's Cognitive Therapy: A Meeting of Minds by Archbishop Chrysostomos published in Orthodox Tradition and available on line at
ReplyDeletehttp://orthodoxinfo.com/phronema/review-of-ancient-christian-wisdom-and-aaron-becks-cognitive-therapy.aspx