The Child in Christian Thought (Religion, Marriage, and Family

by Marcia J. Bunge (Editor)

This volume offers the first major survey of the history of Christian thought on children. Each chapter, written by an expert in the field, discusses the particular perspectives on children held by influential theologians and Christian movements throughout church history, asking what resources they can contribute to a sound contemporary view of childhood and child-rearing. Intended for all readers, this needed book will be a valuable resource for laying the foundation for a new, more meaningful Christian view of childhood today.


Clarissa W. Atkinson
Margaret Bendroth
Catherine Brekus
Marcia J. Bunge
Dawn DeVries
Richard P. Heitzenrater
Mary Ann Hinsdale
Judith Gundry-Volf
Vigen Guroian
Keith Graber Miller
Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore
Barbara Pitkin
Marcia Y. Riggs
Martha Ellen Stortz
Jane E. Strohl
Cristina L. H. Traina
William Werpehowski

Genres: Theology, History, Christianity, Family, Childrens, Parenting, Nonfiction

527 pages, Paperback

First published November 14, 2000

About the author

Dr. Bunge currently serves as the Bernhardson Distinguished Chair of Lutheran Studies in the Religion Department of Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota.

Reviews

[Rick Stuckwisch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful discussion of various theological perspectives on children and childhood from across the history of the Christian Church. Well written and insightful.

[Mark Griffiths · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thorough, informative, a must have for all research involving children and spirituality.