Toward a theology of psychological disorder /Marcia Webb ; foreword by John Swinton.

PART I: THE CURRENT DILEMMA REGARDING PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDER Indiana CHRISTIAN CULTURE -- Introduction to the dilemma -- Negative lay theologies of psychological disorder -- Evaluation of negative lay theologies : introductory comments -- Is psychological distress (or disorder) a demonstration of lack of faith? -- Is psychological distress (or disorder) evidence of selfishness? -- Does personal sin cause psychological distress (or disorder)? -- Is psychological distress (or disorder) due to demonic influence? -- The historical and cultural context : theological traditions in the West -- The historical and cultural context : the United States.

PART II: TOWARD A THEOLOGY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDER -- Introduction to theological themes regarding psychological disorder -- Power in weakness -- Freedom in finitude : the contribution of time -- Complexity in disorder : fearfully and wonderfully made -- The stranger in our midst : Christ as Immanuel -- A theology of psychological disorder and the passible God.

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. Reverend Professor John Swinton, author of the book's Forward, calls Dr. Webb's text "a gift to the church . . ."

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