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The Understanding People: Why We Long for Relationship

by Larry Crabb Publisher: ZONDERVAN

A biblical framework for understanding relationships

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A biblical framework for understanding relationships

Larry Crabb connects spiritual and psychological questions about human nature, presenting the Bible as the book’s source for understanding people’s inner lives and relationships. Its three-part structure moves from biblical insight into difficult matters of the heart, to an account of human brokenness, and then to growth toward maturity and healed relationships. The organizing idea is that understanding people is a necessary starting point for helping them. This makes the book’s scope both personal and relational, addressing how people understand themselves, others, and God within a Christian framework.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Christian readers interested in a biblical perspective on human nature and relationships
  • Readers exploring how spiritual and psychological concerns intersect
  • People seeking Christian perspectives on personal growth and relational healing

Themes

Biblical approaches to human natureSpiritual and psychological lifeBrokenness and maturityRelationships with God, self, and others

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Book overview

"Every attempt to help people must first begin with an effort to understand people," says Dr. Larry Crabb. "And the only fully reliable source of information on that topic is the Bible."

In this Gold Medallion Award-winning classic, Dr. Crabb affirms the power of the Scriptures to address the intricacies and deep needs of the human heart. Exploring the inseparable link between spiritual and psychological realities, Understanding People offers a vital lens on how we're put together--who we really are and what makes us tick in our relationships with other people, with God, and with ourselves.

In three parts, this book first points us to the Bible as our source of insight into perplexing heart issues. Then it helps us come to grips with our brokenness as God's image-bearers, and it shows how we can reclaim our ability to reflect him in our growth toward maturity and healed relationships.

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