Words Made Flesh: Scripture, Psychology and Human Communication

by Fran Ferder

Reflective, insightful, and useful, this enduring favorite sucessfully integrates solid scriptual research with contemporary psychological insights. All those interested in communications skills and better relationships will find it useful.

188 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Pete Orsi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am reading this book as part of a spiritual direction program. A lot of the content of this book seems dated and I am surprised the program is not using a more recent publication. I found myself vacillating between laughing at silly psycho babble and being stopped in my tracks by a profound insight. A weakness of the author is that she displays a willingness to ignore her self indulgent biases and makes bizarre statements concerning the patriarchy and the hierarchy. A problem I had with the book in general is that it seems to equate holiness with self actualization. The author often talks like teenager who is so self-centered they are only interested in speaking “their truth.” So why do I give it 4 stars. Because by the end of the book the author makes a strong argument that true Christian Kenosis assumes a degree of psychological health and I found her analysis of Saint Paul use of the Greek word harpagmos very profound.

[Joshua Richter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great reflective book focusing on the words of Jesus with concrete examples of how to live them out in our lives today.

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written by a Franciscan sister who is also a therapist, this little book beautifully combines modern psychology with the deepest messages of Christianity. A lovely, healthy meditation on effective, Spirit-led communication.

[srggv · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book on our psycho-sexual development