The Christian Family: A Biblical Perspective

This book is an eclectic study of some dimensions of the Christian Family. It is a Bible based analysis. Th is family is a monogamous union with at least one child. Th e father (husband) loves his wife (Eph. 5:25); provides substance for his family (Lk.11:11-13), and trains the child (Pr. 22:6). Th e wife respects/submits herself unto her husband (Eph. 5:22), is industrious in household chores and receives the blessing and praises of her children and husband (Pr. 31:28). She is, also, involved in the socialization-training-of the child/children. Th e child, as enjoined by the Bible, "Children, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right..." (Eph. 5:1-3). Lastly, the children are to be brought... "Up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord", a major responsibility of the father. (Eph.5:4)

This book is a valuable resource for addition to the innumerable Sources on family life and child rearing. Unlike the secular orientation of most books and journal, The Christian Family is