The Meaning of Marriage

Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God

Paperback, 330 pages

English language

Published Nov. 5, 2013 by Penguin Books.

ISBN:
978-1-59463-187-0
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4 stars (8 reviews)

There has never been a marriage book like The Meaning of Marriage. Based on the acclaimed sermon series by New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller, this book shows everyone -- Christians, skeptics, singles, long-time married couples, and those about to be engaged -- the vision of what marriage should be according to the Bible. Modern culture would make you believe that everyone has a soul-mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that your spouse is there to help you realize your potential; that marriage does not mean forever, but merely for now; that starting over after a divorce is the best solution to seemingly intractable marriage issues. All those modern-day assumptions are, in a word, wrong. Using the Bible as his guide, coupled with insightful commentary from his wife of thirty-six years, Kathy, Timothy Keller shows that God created marriage to bring us closer …

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Helpful but Normative

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This informative, gospel-based discussion of marriage deals equally in theology, pastoral admonition, and lived experience. At its core, this book frames marriage as one of many ways to reflect part of God’s nature. While there are several normative views taken here that are worth discussing or disputing, many of the ideas presented were very helpful to me in a time of pre-engagement and discernment.

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