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March 4, 2012
Only three of my seminary professors had their own copy of this classic; the famous "big green book.' Even by then (1990) it was such a cult classic (If one may wink and use that phrase for a theological book).
For years, I had to look all over the world for a copy before scoring one in England......Thank God it is back in print for a new generation.
Sure, some of it is dated, but this seminal and searching work must be wrestled and reckoned with. No one before or since has so masterfully synthesized theology, psychology and philosophy (Kierkegaard et al) in such a "clinical' yet practical amd pastoral way. Don't let the terribly boring title fool you. It is somewhat intellectual, and may not be for all. But I venture that anyone...especially pastor and counselors..who give it a try will be amazed. I even find it devotional; Lake's obvious love for Christ and awe of the power of the atonement is stirring. The chapter on the "Schizoid" position is uniquely relevant to our day.
For years, I had to look all over the world for a copy before scoring one in England......Thank God it is back in print for a new generation.
Sure, some of it is dated, but this seminal and searching work must be wrestled and reckoned with. No one before or since has so masterfully synthesized theology, psychology and philosophy (Kierkegaard et al) in such a "clinical' yet practical amd pastoral way. Don't let the terribly boring title fool you. It is somewhat intellectual, and may not be for all. But I venture that anyone...especially pastor and counselors..who give it a try will be amazed. I even find it devotional; Lake's obvious love for Christ and awe of the power of the atonement is stirring. The chapter on the "Schizoid" position is uniquely relevant to our day.
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