Spiritual Emotions: A Psychology of Christian Virtues [Paperback]

Robert C. Roberts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2007

An original study of human emotions in relation to spirituality Though this book is rigorous in its focus on the inner structure of Christian character, it is nonetheless readable and is laced with many narrative examples. The book will be immensely useful for Christian ethicists, psychologists, preachers, and counselors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 207 pages
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; 1 edition (July 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802827403
• ISBN-13: 978-0802827401
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #430,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Intelligence, August 27, 2007

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Robert W. Kellemen "Doc. K." (Crown Point, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a book I've been awaiting for years. Roberts develops a relevant understanding of the relationship between human emotions and Christina spirituality. His in-depth theological, psychological, philosophical, and ethical study culminates with a practical examination of the fruit of the Spirit. He highlights the process of Christlike character development that leads to our inner life increasingly reflecting the inner life of Christ.

Both rigorous and readable, "Spiritual Emotions" should be required reading for Christian counselors, pastors, psychologists, and students. The narrative examples and the theological formulations will engage minds and encourage hearts.

What Emotional Intelligence: 10th Anniversary Edition; Why It Can Matter More Than IQ was in the last decade for the secular thinker, "Spiritual Emotions" will be in this decade for the Christian thinker.

Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of Soul Physicians, Spiritual Friends, and Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction .

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent explanation of emotions from a christian perspective, February 15, 2011

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B. Lehmann "Areopagus" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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As a small group leader I had been looking for a book that would explain emotions form a christian perspective. This book does it so well that I am surprised that it is not more popular.

In the bible Christians are commanded to exercise certain emotions: Joy, Gratitude, Hope, Peace, Compassion, and Contrition. since Christians are commanded to develop them, then it follows that something can be done about it - in fact they are seen as virtues. Part 3 of the book explains each one of these emotions very well and how to approach them in the Christian life.

Roberts also does a good job of distinguishing emotions from moods and feelings.

Part 2 of the book deals with the Human need for God and secular objections to it. It also has a section on Humility which I found quite enlightening - the popular view of Humility is quite wrong from a Christian perspective.

The book is positioned for leaders teaches, counselors and such. While the book is a 'deep dive' into emotions, so it takes some pondering to work through, it is certainly more accessible than say Dallas Willard's Renovation of the Heart.

So if you are looking for a book on emotions - you can't go wrong with this one!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, November 12, 2011

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E. Ray Clendenen "Malachi" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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I was looking for a book that would help me understand how emotions should be understood from a biblical/Christian perspective. This book exceeded my expectations and was the best book on the subject that I found. It is also a book about spiritual growth and maturity and Christian virtue. It is also very biblical in that it contains frequent insights on biblical passages. It nurtured as well as informed my spiritual life. I highly recommend it.