Pastoral Care in Historical Perspective

by William A. Clebsch (Editor), Charles R. Jaekle

Provides stimulating interpretations of Christian practice.

Genres: Counselling, Theology, History

362 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1975

Reviews

[Ron]

This is a classic text for chaplains and pastoral counselors. What if found interesting is the authors' conclusion that pastoral care has probably entered an age in which reconciliation is or should be the focus of caring for the people of God (and everyone else in my opinion).

[Andy Hickman]

Clebsch and Jaeckle suggest pastoral care is primarily “directed towards the healing … of troubled persons.” (p4)

Clebsch, W. A. and C. R. Jaeckle, Pastoral Care in Historical Perspective. New York: Aronson, 1975.