Coping with Your Anger: A Christian Guide

Andrew D Lester

ISBN 10: 0664244718 / ISBN 13: 9780664244712

Published by Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S., 1983

About this Item

Written in a popular style, here is a book that challenges misconceptions about anger that have followed Christians down through the centuries. From the findings of psychologists and sociologists, as well as the teachings of Christianity, Andrew Lester uncovers a basic truth: anger occurs when you, or those important to you, are threatened.Lester looks at the biblical teaching about anger, focusing on the destructiveness--the dark side of anger--and the creativity that results from appropriate anger. He shows why anger must be faced, how it can best be handled, and when it is time to get help.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Coping with Your Anger: A Christian Guide
• Publisher: Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0664244718
• ISBN 13: 9780664244712
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Written in a popular style, here is a book that challenges misconceptions about anger that have followed Christians down through the centuries. From the findings of psychologists and sociologists, as well as the teachings of Christianity, Andrew Lester uncovers a basic truth: anger occurs when you, or those important to you, are threatened.

Lester looks at the biblical teaching about anger, focusing on the destructiveness--the dark side of anger--and the creativity that results from appropriate anger. He shows why anger must be faced, how it can best be handled, and when it is time to get help.

About the Author

Andrew D. Lester was Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Counseling at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas. He is the author of several books, including Hope in Pastoral Care and Counseling, Pastoral Care with Children in Crisis, and The Angry Christian, all published by WJK.