Becoming Whole and Holy: An Integrative Conversation about Christian Formation

by Jeannine K. Brown, Carla M. Dahl, Wyndy Corbin Reuschling

How does Christian formation happen and what are its moral implications? This book brings into conversation three disciplines that are crucial for Christian formation--social science, biblical studies/hermeneutics, and ethics--to present a cohesive, dynamic vision of human wholeness and spiritual holiness. The authors weave together insights from their respective fields to address the relationship between personal and communal formation, moral development, and the interpretation of Scripture. Revealing the process as well as the fruits of interdisciplinary dialogue, this book offers a fresh approach to understanding human formation. The final chapter, a case study on immigration, demonstrates the authors' integrative method.

Genres: Theology, Christian

214 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2011

About the author

Jeannine K. Brown (PhD, Luther Seminary) is professor of New Testament and director of online programs at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has served as a translation consultant for the New International Version, Common English Bible, and New Century Version and is the author of The Gospels as Stories and two commentaries on Matthew. She also contributed to The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary and is a coeditor of the revised Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels.

Reviews

[Bob Wolniak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interdisciplinary conversation about being and becoming whole and holy between friends representing social science, hermeneutics, and ethics. The final example discussion around the issue of immigration in our country is worth the price of the book alone but I found many insights that challenged, expanded and helped my view of Christian formation, etc.

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this for a class and it is a refreshing and thoughtful dialogue between very intelligent women and the church needs more books like this.