Personality Type and Scripture: Exploring Luke's Gospel: A Guide to the Gospel Readings in the Revised Common Lectionary (Continuum Biblical studies) - Softcover

Francis, Revd Canon Leslie J.; Atkins, Peter

 
9780264675244: Personality Type and Scripture: Exploring Luke's Gospel: A Guide to the Gospel Readings in the Revised Common Lectionary (Continuum Biblical studies)

Synopsis

Jung's theory of psychological type distinguishes between the four functions of sensing, intuition, thinking and feeling.This book uses type theory to explore 51 passages from Luke's Gospel that are included in the Revised Common Lectionary. The insights gained provide an invaluable resource for teachers and leaders, and well as a key tool for personal meditation.The theory has profound implications for Christian leaders who need to nurture all four psychological types in their congregations.

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About the Author

Leslie J Francis is Professor of Religions and Education at the University of Warwick, Canon Theologian of Bangor Cathedral and NSM cleric serving the parish of Llanedwen. Peter Atkins is an Anglican bishop and scholar. He lives in New Zealand, and has written a series of books in the area of practical theology.

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