Abusing Memory: The Healing Theology of Agnes Sanford [Paperback]

Jane Gumprecht (Author), Dr. Jane Gumprecht M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1997

And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? (II Corinthians 6:15,16)

Ever since the Fall, God's people have been tempted to mix with foreign gods. Many have given in. Evangelicalism's dance with modern psychology is no exception. For the past century, evangelicals have embraced a host of secular therapies, including Inner Healing.

Inner Healing is the methodology, widely used in evangelical circles, which claims to heal those painful memories hidden in the "unconscious" soul which hinder present happiness.

One name in particular stands out. Agnes Sanford has long been hailed as the mother of the Inner Healing/Healing of Memories movement. She almost single-handedly brought it out of Jungian psychology and New Thought into the Christian Church.

Though Agnes Sanford's methods are popular in various segments of the Church, they are anything but Christian. Jane Gumprecht walks us through Agnes Sanford's life and theology to unveil her deep compromises with non-Christian thought.

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About the Author

Jane Gumprecht is currently a medical doctor residing in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She was raised as a member of the New Age group the Unity School of Christianity (Unity Church) and has long been a student and critic of New Age thinking from a biblical stance. She is the author of Holistic Health: A Medical Critique of New Age Deception.

Product Details

• Paperback: 167 pages
• Publisher: Canon Press (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885767277
• ISBN-13: 978-1885767271
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,058,479 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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57 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars They accused Jesus of the same, January 1, 2002

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E. H. Davis (Grassy Creek, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Abusing Memory: The Healing Theology of Agnes Sanford (Paperback)

I was saddened to read the Grumprechts' ridiculous analysis of Agnes Sanford's life and work in the service of our Lord Jesus Christ. I must confess to being prejudiced here (a confession I'd like to hear from the authors) - I knew Agnes Sanford. My grandmother, Mary White Hudson, was her first cousin and she came to Raleigh NC regularly when I was a child. By the grace of God I came to know Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour through the humble, untiring witness of "Cousin Agnes", my greatuncle her father, and many other members of the White/Hudson family. Jesus Christ was/is her Lord and He alone!
I take consolation in two things - firstly, she is with her Saviour and the slander of the likes of the authors cannot harm her. Secondly, members of the narrow-minded "religious establishment" of the day - ie the Pharisees - accused Jesus Himself of the exact same thing (Matt. 12:24-30).
May the authors find the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ which passes all understanding and the joy of the Holy Spirit - His peace and joy, which radiated from Agnes Sanford all her earthly life - and which I'm sure still does.

56 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I could not dissagree more with this author!, October 6, 2000

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David M. Carter "dmorganc" (Pomfret, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Abusing Memory: The Healing Theology of Agnes Sanford (Paperback)

Just a brief note. It was hard for me even to get through this text. A trusted friend of mine was a close associate of Agnes Sanford and trusted her implicitly, witnessing many very beautiful and freeing healing events at her hands which were hands of Love. Ms. Grumprecht's book is a rigid, narrow look at a person of great integrity and deep Christian faith..."by their fruits ye shall know them..."

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars concerns about the authors view point, May 8, 2008

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Just give me Jesus (Tennessee, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abusing Memory: The Healing Theology of Agnes Sanford (Paperback)

I have read this book's exerpts which are limited to the first two or three chapters of the book. I have also read "The healing light" and other books about "inner healing". I have to say, certain aspects of most of these books have helped me grow as a believer. I would at least like to know if the author is a born again Christian who is baptized in the Holy Spirit (If that isn't controversal enough) and if she understands that the work and manifestations of the gifts of the Spirit as found in I Corinthians (such as words of knowledge, wisdom and the prophetic giftings) are given for the edification and comfort of the church and her individual members. Clearly, the Bible teaches that Holy Spirit can make all things known to individuals who are seeking the Lord about any aspect of their lives and draw them more in love and the likeness of Jesus. I don't view this as psychiatry but simply as a means by which the Lord chooses to bring His salvation and wholeness to the emotional areas of a believer's life. I think Ms. Sanford's work is congruent with this.