Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse: Reading the Bible with Survivors

by Elaine A. Heath

This accessibly written book illuminates the good news of healing and liberation the Bible offers survivors of sexual abuse. As an expert in pastoral ministry and a survivor of abuse herself, Elaine Heath handles this sensitive topic with compassion and grace. The book is illustrated with stories and insights from survivors, and each chapter ends with reflection questions and recommended activities. Previously published as We Were the Least of These, this repackaged edition includes a new contextualized introduction that explores how the book speaks into a vital cultural conversation (#MeToo).

Genres: Counselling

224 pages, Paperback

Published March 19, 2019

Reviews

[Tanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was enlightening view on Jesus being a victim of sexual abuse, which I have heard about and known but never hear anything speakers on the matter. I wish this part of the book was more in that aspect.

[Michelle Kidwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse
Reading the Bible with Survivors

by Elaine A. Heath

Baker Academic & Brazos Press

Brazos Press

Christian , Health, Mind & Body

Pub Date 19 Mar 2019

I am reviewing a copy of Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse through Baker Academic & Brazo’s Press and Netgalley:

In Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse the author delves into the tough subject matter of sexual abuse and how to help survivors, this book delves into the subjects of Sex trafficking. This book illuminates the good news of healing and the liberation the Bible offers survivors of Sexual Abuse.

As an expert in Pastoral ministry as well as a sexual abuse survivor Elaine Heath deals with these tough topics with sensitivity and grace.

I give Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse five out of five stars!

Happy Reading

[E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book that I highly recommend. Both pastorally helpful and also full of rich interpretations of biblical stories from the perspectives of survivors of sexual abuse. So a helpful book for the preacher as well.

[Chelsea May · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read for anyone going into ministry or anyone interested in the Christian Bible that had suffered from sexual abuse.

[Stevie]

I sped through this one. The topic of sexual abuse isn't something that's talked about much in the church. This book is important. The Old Testament references surprised me, but they made complete sense. The questions and suggested activities at the end of each chapter were also encouraging.