Transformed Temperaments [Mass Market Paperback]

Tim LaHaye (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2, 1993

An analysis of Abraham, Moses, Peter, and Paul, whose strengths and weaknesses were made effective when transformed by God.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Living Books (September 2, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842373047
• ISBN-13: 978-0842373043
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #778,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Tim LaHaye (www.timlahaye.com), who conceived the idea of fictionalizing an account of the Rapture and the Tribulation, is a noted author, minister, and nationally recognized speaker on Bible prophecy. He is the founder of both Tim LaHaye Ministries and The PreTrib Research Center. He also recently cofounded the Tim LaHaye School of Prophecy at Liberty University. Presently Dr. LaHaye speaks at many Bible prophecy conferences in the U.S. and Canada, where his current prophecy books are very popular.

Dr. LaHaye holds a doctor of ministry degree from Western Theological Seminary and a doctor of literature degree from Liberty University. For 25 years he pastored one of the nation's outstanding churches in San Diego, which grew to three locations. It was during that time that he founded two accredited Christian high schools, a Christian school system of ten schools, and San Diego Christian College (formerly known as Christian Heritage College).

Dr. LaHaye has written over 50 non-fiction books and co-authored 25 fiction books, many of which have been translated into 34 languages. He has written books on a wide variety of subjects, such as family life, temperaments, and Bible prophecy. His most popular fiction works, the Left Behind series, written with Jerry B. Jenkins, continue to appear on the best-seller lists of the Christian Booksellers Association, "Publishers Weekly," the "Wall Street Journal," "USA Today," and the "New York Times."

Another popular series by LaHaye and Jenkins is The Jesus Chronicles. This four-book fiction series gives readers a rich first century experience as John, Mark, Luke, and Matthew recount thrilling accounts of the life of Jesus. Dr. LaHaye is co-author of another fiction series, Babylon Rising. Each of the four titles in this series have debuted in the top 10 on the New York Times best seller list. These are suspense thrillers with thought-provoking messages.

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding study of the four personality profiles., November 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Transformed Temperaments (Mass Market Paperback)

Since this book is generally found in the religous books area, it is often overlooked as a clear and consise study of the four commonly recognized individual personality traits. It is a great read for self-analysis and also provides insight on how to predict how others will react in various situations. Having read the book several times, I have found it to be a great reference when analyzing people and predicting their actions. Recognition of personility tendencies can be very powerful in both personal and professional life.

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Simplistic and Irritating, October 22, 2000

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Kate Slan (Sydney, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Transformed Temperaments (Mass Market Paperback)

I work in the field of personality study, and I bought this book in the hope that I could recommend it to my clients. Unfortunately, I cannot.

I began this book with great expectations, unfortunately they were not fulfilled. I found that Tim LaHaye's conclusions left a lot to be desired. I was extremely annoyed at his propensity to make sweeping statements that were not backed up by any research or evidence, and I felt that his review of the four temperaments was simplistic and amateurish.

If I had lower self-esteem, I would have gone out and shot myself after reading the chapter on my personality type. This book has a very strong focus on the negative aspects of each of the four temperaments, which I found rather condemning.

A key aspect of personality study that is missed in this book is that each person displays characteristics of each of the four temperament types, but in varying degrees. Tim LaHaye's either/or approach misses this, and it results in gross generalisations.

There are much better books on temperament on the market, for instance "Understanding Your Child's Temperament" by William B. Carey. Although written from a parenting perspective, it can give you a good understanding of your own temperament if you read it with your own behaviour in mind. Also, try "The New Birth Order Book" by Dr. Kevin Leman, which looks at temperament from a different perspective. If you're stuck on Tim LaHaye, I would recommend "Understanding the Male Temperament," which deals with the four temperament types in a much more professional and well-rounded fashion. Although written with men in mind, the section on personality type is more general and will give you a better understanding than "Transformed Temperaments."

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helps understanding of others strength and weaknesses., December 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Transformed Temperaments (Mass Market Paperback)

This book helpy one understand the good and Godly qualities of others and understand that everyone was made differently and wonderfully. Great and clearly written book