How do Christians in the twenty-first century understand psychological disorders? What does Scripture have to teach us about these conditions? Marcia Webb examines attitudes about psychological disorder in the church today, and compares them to the scriptural testimony. She offers theological and psychological insights to help contemporary Christians integrate biblical perspectives with current scientific knowledge about mental illness. ''Toward a Theology of Psychological Disorder weaves scriptural, theological, historical, psychological, and other insight together to provide rich grounding for theological and practical reflection. Concern about the role of Christian communities amid the suffering caused by mental illness motivates Webb's exploration, and the book invites consideration of faithful responses. Congregations, clergy, family members, and those who suffer will find the book a thoughtful resource as they attend to the distress caused by psychological disorders.'' --Heather
