The Mystery Of Love And Marriage: A Study In The Theology Of Sexual Relation
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Foxing on jacket, pages clean.
At the intersection of sacred covenant and human intimacy, Derrick Sherwin Bailey's The Mystery of Love and Marriage presents a rigorous theological investigation into the nature of sexual relation, arguing that the union between man and woman is not merely a social contract but a profound spiritual mystery rooted in Christian doctrine. Bailey, a distinguished Anglican theologian and moral philosopher, chronicles the development of Christian thought on marriage, drawing from scripture, patristic writings, and sacramental theology to construct a coherent and compelling framework for understanding sexuality within the bounds of faith. The work stands as a landmark contribution to 20th-century theological ethics, tackling questions of embodiment, covenant, and divine purpose with clarity and scholarly precision. Bailey's prose is measured and authoritative, eschewing sentimentality in favour of intellectual rigour, making this volume essential reading for theologians, clergy, and serious students of Christian anthropology. His conclusions challenge readers to reconsider the depth of meaning embedded in the most fundamental of human relationships — leaving one to wonder where the boundaries of the sacred truly end.
Author: Derrick Sherwin Bailey
Format: Hardback
Published: 1952, SCM Press Ltd
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Foxing on jacket, pages clean.
At the intersection of sacred covenant and human intimacy, Derrick Sherwin Bailey's The Mystery of Love and Marriage presents a rigorous theological investigation into the nature of sexual relation, arguing that the union between man and woman is not merely a social contract but a profound spiritual mystery rooted in Christian doctrine. Bailey, a distinguished Anglican theologian and moral philosopher, chronicles the development of Christian thought on marriage, drawing from scripture, patristic writings, and sacramental theology to construct a coherent and compelling framework for understanding sexuality within the bounds of faith. The work stands as a landmark contribution to 20th-century theological ethics, tackling questions of embodiment, covenant, and divine purpose with clarity and scholarly precision. Bailey's prose is measured and authoritative, eschewing sentimentality in favour of intellectual rigour, making this volume essential reading for theologians, clergy, and serious students of Christian anthropology. His conclusions challenge readers to reconsider the depth of meaning embedded in the most fundamental of human relationships — leaving one to wonder where the boundaries of the sacred truly end.