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"These two authors, deeply immersed in trauma counselling and theology, have accomplished a task which few would attempt. They have given us an in-depth analysis of the emotional, physical, relational, and psychospiritual impacts of trauma in the lives of those wounded by it, written from a Christian framework of understanding. It is brilliant. Meticulously researched and imbued with experiential and reflective wisdom, their writing cuts new ground in probing the distortions caused by trauma in people's experiences of reality. It also offers challenges to the church to deepen its own response to victims of abuse and trauma, and even further, to seek for itself a more open, receptive relationship with the God who heals. --Elaine Storkey, author, Scars Across Humanity This is a well-written, well-documented, and very important book on a major concern in society and the church today. Abuse and trauma are nothing new, of course, but they have become rampant. This book can help the church understand and become active in helping those who are victims of this very heartbreaking epidemic. The authors masterfully combine the empirical, scientific, statistical, and clinical data with careful articulation of biblical and theological truth about the realities of life as fallen and corrupt people in a fallen and corrupt world. God has done his work to redeem us for now and eternity through Jesus Christ, and this includes those who have suffered severe abuse and trauma. The church needs to be fully active in reaching out to meet abused and traumatized people where they are with God's love and grace. --Richard E. Averbeck, professor of Old Testament and Semitic languages, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Profound, insightful, compassionate, and practical. This book weaves together the latest scientific and professional knowledge about psychological trauma and abuse with deep theological and pastoral wisdom. The complementary backgrounds of the authors provide a unique, cohesive, and authentically Christian perspective on these critically important topics. Essential reading for pastors and Christian lay-people who wish to support the many victims of abuse within our congregations. --John Wyatt, Emeritus Professor of Neonatal Pediatrics, University College, London; president of the Christian Medical Fellowship This generation of Christians inhabit cultures that sometimes reject not only biblical revelation about reality, but also the reality of reality itself. The ""Questions for Restless Minds"" series poses many of the toughest questions faced by young Christians to some of the world's foremost Christian thinkers and leaders. --Russell Moore, director, Christianity Today Public Theology Project If you're hungry to go deeper in your faith, wrestle with hard questions, and are dissatisfied with the shallow content on your social media newsfeed, you'll really appreciate this series of thoughtful deep dives on critically important topics like faith, the Bible, friendship, sexuality, philosophy, and more. As you engage with some world-class Christian scholars, you'll be encouraged, equipped, challenged, and above all invited to love God more with your heart, soul, mind, and strength. --Andy Kim, multiethnic resource director, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship We have written short books pitched at undergraduates who want arguments that are accessible and stimulating, but invariably courteous. The material is comprehensive enough that it has become an important resource for pastors and other campus leaders who devote their energies to work with students. Each essay ends with a brief annotated bibliography, intended for readers who want to probe a little further. --D. A. Carson, from the foreword"

This generation of Christians inhabit cultures that sometimes reject not only biblical revelation about reality, but also the reality of reality itself. The Questions for Restless Minds series poses many of the toughest questions faced by young Christians to some of the world's foremost Christian thinkers and leaders. --Russell Moore, director, Christianity Today Public Theology Project ? If you're hungry to go deeper in your faith, wrestle with hard questions, and are dissatisfied with the shallow content on your social media newsfeed, you'll really appreciate this series of thoughtful deep dives on critically important topics like faith, the Bible, friendship, sexuality, philosophy, and more. As you engage with some world-class Christian scholars, you'll be encouraged, equipped, challenged, and above all invited to love God more with your heart, soul, mind, and strength. --Andy Kim, multiethnic resource director, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship? We have written short books pitched at undergraduates who want arguments that are accessible and stimulating, but invariably courteous. The material is comprehensive enough that it has become an important resource for pastors and other campus leaders who devote their energies to work with students. Each essay ends with a brief annotated bibliography, intended for readers who want to probe a little further. --D. A. Carson, from the foreword

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Stephen N. Williams is Honorary Professor of Theology at Queen's University, Belfast, and professor emeritus of systematic theology at Union Theological College, Belfast. He has taught in theology, bioethics, and intellectual history and is author of The Election of Grace: A Riddle without a Resolution? Susan L. Williams works privately as a pastoral counselor, specializing in acute and developmental trauma. She received her PhD from the University of Ulster for narrative research carried out in the intensive care unit at the Royal Hospital in Belfast. The study was subsequently published as Life after a Critical Incident in Hospital: an Exploration in the Language of Trauma. D. A. Carson is the series editor of Questions for Restless Minds. He is professor emeritus of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, cofounder of The Gospel Coalition, and author of numerous books, including The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God's Story.

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