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ISBN-13: | 9781606084847 |
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Publisher: | Cascade Books |
Publication date: | 09/01/2009 |
Pages: | 172 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
List of Figures vi
Preface vii
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xiii
1 What Is Domestic Violence? 1
2 What Issues Do Those in Abuse Face? 19
3 How Does Domestic Violence Affect Families? 39
4 How Does God Feel about Abuse? 54
5 Is God an Abuser? 66
6 Roadblock 1: Till Death Do Us Part? 77
7 Roadblock 2: Keep It Together for the Children? 101
8 Roadblock 3: Am I Supposed to Be a Victim? 113
9 Is the Church among the Prophets? 129
Bibliography 145
Scripture Index 151
What People are Saying About This
"Thank you Dr. Clark for writing such a thoroughly readable work. Your book sounds the clarion call that many of us working in the field of domestic violence have hoped and prayed the church would hear. It clearly states the problem and the need facing our country, our communities, and our churches. More importantly, it provides a message of hope and a way for the church to touch and be touched by their communities . . . This is a rare gem of a Christian work that I can feel comfortable giving to clergy, victims, perpetrators, or anyone wanting to know how to address family violence."
Patricia Warford, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
"Ron Clark has provided a clear, concise, spiritually-informed, well-researched argument calling Christians to speak out against domestic abuse and to respond compassionately to women, men, and children impacted by its devastating consequences. Every pastor and every seminary student should read Freeing the Oppressed. Clark interweaves his pastoral experience with biblical insights and knowledge of the growing literature in domestic violence. The result: a prophetic call to social action."
Nancy Nason-Clark
Professor of Sociology
University of New Brunswick
"Freeing the Oppressed is a wonderful resource for any reader who wishes to learn more about domestic abuse and Christian communities. Beginning with a chapter outlining the dynamics of domestic abuse, Ron Clark provides a chapter-by-chapter journey toward hope and healing for victim/survivors and perpetrators alike and toward greater understanding for those who seek to assist them. Interspersing his personal experiences as pastor, counselor, and educator within each chapter helps to frame the plethora of interrelated issues in a manner that makes them clear and accessibleand interestingto all readers."
Barbara Fisher-Townsend
Co-Editor of Beyond Abuse in the Christian Church: Raising Voices for Change