The Meaning of Marriage
Facing the Complexities of Commitment With the Wisdom of God
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · November 5, 2013
“Incredibly rich with wisdom and insight that will leave the reader, whether single or married, feeling uplifted.” —The Washington Times Based on the acclaimed sermon series by New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller, this book shows everyone—Christians, skeptics, singles, longtime married couples, and those about to be engaged—the vision of what marriage should be according to the Bible.
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- Who it’s for
- A thoughtful guide to marriage that treats commitment as something to understand, not just feel.
- Themes
- Christian marriage, commitment, relationship wisdom
- Pacing
- Reflective
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“Incredibly rich with wisdom and insight that will leave the reader, whether single or married, feeling uplifted.” —The Washington Times Based on the acclaimed sermon series by New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller, this book shows everyone—Christians, skeptics, singles, longtime married couples, and those about to be engaged—the vision of what marriage should be according to the Bible.
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Modern culture would have 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; and that starting over after a divorce is the best solution to seemingly intractable marriage issues. But these modern-day assumptions are wrong. Timothy Keller, with insights from Kathy, his wife of thirty-seven years, shows marriage to be a glorious relationship that is also misunderstood and mysterious. The Meaning of Marriage offers instruction on how to have a successful marriage, and is essential reading for anyone who wants to know God and love more deeply in this life.
Marriage, Thoughtfully
A thoughtful guide to marriage that treats commitment as something to understand, not just feel.
Come here for
- Christian wisdom on commitment
- Practical relationship framing
Expect
- Faith-forward perspective
- Instruction over confession
Where it sits
| Love & Marriage (Christian) | 90% |
|---|---|
| Christian Family & Relationships | 34% |
| Marriage & Long-Term Partnerships | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Marriage & Long-Term Partnerships
- Love & Marriage (Christian)
- Pastoral Counseling
- Authors
- Timothy Keller, Kathy Keller, Timothy J. Keller
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- November 5, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Christian marriage · commitment · relationship wisdom
- Reading lane
- Marriage & Long-Term Partnerships