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Redemptive Divorce: A Biblical Process That Offers Guidance for the Suffering Partner, Healing for the Offending Spouse, and the Best Catalyst for Restoration

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This book was very helpful and clearly laid out a plan that someone could follow if they were interested in one last effort at restoration of a failing marriage. It offers a thoughtful explanation of how "the church" has failed--in many respects--when it comes to counseling and supporting Christians who are in a painful/destructive marriage. It is balanced and suggests that forgiveness and healing for BOTH parties should be the goal. It directly tackles some of the most vexxing questions one faces in trying to figure out "What would Jesus want me to do in this situation?" I loved it and bought more copies to share with friends, my counselor and pastor.

Whether you are married,divorced, or single, this book is a wonderful one to read! For me this book has open up opportunities to talk with friends of mine who are recently going through a divorce.
Thank you Mark for seeking God's Word, and following His direction by writing this book!

The book is well written, theologically sound, I believe, and practical. In a difficult stage of life, it's good to have practical advice and choices on what you CAN do, when much is out of your control.

This books has some really good Christian advice for those struggling in their marriage and contemplating divorce. It really makes you think about things and gives you great guidelines on how to make some changes in your marriage and keep a clear conscious if you have to make that painful decision to divorce.

Using this book this summer to teach a Divorce recovery class. Very well written with a strong Biblical foundation. One of the best reads for those dealing with a divorce or helping those who are.

I ordered this book for our son who is going through a divorce. Great book for those who question whether or not, as a christian, divorce is accepted. I highly recommend this book to those going through divorce. Order placed and shipped timely fashion.

I thought this book offered a different approach to the troubled Christian marriage. It was easy to read, and so sensitive to hurting people. I appreciated the Biblical support for the ideas in the book, and I can already think of people who could use this in their lives.

In this book, Mark Gaither presents a very practical guide of steps a Christian may take, when faced with the possibility of divorce and looking for direction. I like the practicality and step-by-step guidance that Mark offers, as well as his understanding of the difficulties faced by a believer who is experiencing the devastation of a failed (or failing) marriage.

While I agreed with much of the advice, I found the book a bit weak, theologically. Mark attempts to separate the lawful or covenant union from what he terms the "mystical" union. He then goes on to state that the mystical union ends when adultery or abandonment occurs, even though the legal marriage may continue. Although he presents an interesting perspective, the position struck me as a bit precarious and the defense a bit weak. There are other books that present a much stronger theological discussion of the topic while still demonstrating God's heart of grace toward believers in difficult relationships. One such book is "Divorce & Remarriage: a Redemptive Theology" by Rubel Shelly, also available from Amazon.

That said, I would still recommend this book for a Christian facing the possibility of divorce, and looking for practical guidance. Overall, it is well written, and well worth reading, both for those facing divorce and for those counseling Christian's facing divorce.

Joseph Pote
Author of "So You are a Believer...Who has been through Divorce...: A Myth-Busting Biblical Perspective on Divorce"

I agree with another review...This was not a easy book to read...
There is so many words and where is the man going with this ????
For me it's just not direct enough...I had to read the whole things
to finally understand what was being said...Very confusing at times...
It could work.... If you understand what he is trying to get across....

This is a difficult book to read.... very wordy, very intricately constructed sentences with rather archaic language that most of us can't muddle through. BUT, it you CAN muddle through, you will find some gems! My husband and I are currently separated both physically and spiritually. I have marked those pages where think he may find some wisdom, and he has agreed to read it when I mail it. I''m not expecting miracles, I'm simply hoping that he will THINK about what he has read.