Lewis R. Rambo

Fragile Connections

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“One of the greatest contributions of Capps's book is the way in which he weaves together a vast range of theories, interpretations, and explanations of psychopathology, without ever losing sight of the humanity of the person living with mental illness. Far too many books seek to find one, single explanation of the baffling and complex phenomenon of mental illness. Fragile Connections will expand our understanding and empower pastors and others concerned about mental illness with an eloquent exploration of one of the greatest mysteries of the human predicament.”

Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Donald Capps' new book on Jesus is a stunning achievement. Capps proposes bold but sophisticated strategies for including psychological theories in the understanding and interpreting of Jesus. He marshals the resources of psychohistory, psychology of groups, and psychoanalytic theory to challenge our most cherished images of Jesus and invites exploration of previously neglected dimensions of Jesus' life and work.”

Religious Mourning

“Religious Mourning is a compelling exploration of the intricate ways in which the personal lives of scholars intersect with their scholarship. Nathan Carlin writes with an elegant clarity that invites us to not only explore the lives of Peter Homans, Donald Capps, James Dittes, and William Bouwsma along with their sophisticated and influential scholarship on Sigmund Freud, Jesus, Saint Augustine, and John Calvin, but also to unearth the connections between our own personal lives and our work as scholars of religion . . . Read this illuminating book and be inspired and informed!”

Transformative Religious Experience

World Religions

“This beautifully written and compelling book is rooted within the matrix of the vast and complex world of contemporary India. Iyadurai joins the ranks of scholars like William James who remind us that conversion is first and foremost an experience of real people who are captivated by transcendent forces that both shatter and reshape lives.”

Understanding Religious Conversion

“Understanding Religious Conversion by Dong Young Kim is a lucid and nuanced exploration of Augustine's fascinating and influential conversion. The depth and breadth of Kim's knowledge is astonishing . . . He provides us with a compelling interpretation of one of the most important figures in the history of Christianity, establishing a new standard of scholarship for conversion studies. I enthusiastically recommend this book as one of the best interdisciplinary books ever written on the intricate, complex processes of human transformation.”