TY  - BOOK
AU  - Keller,Timothy
AU  - Keller,Kathy
TI  - The meaning of marriage: facing the complexities of commitment with the wisdom of God 
SN  - 9781444702163 (paperback)
PY  - 2013///
CY  - London : 
PB  - Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
KW  - Marriage
KW  - Religious aspects
KW  - Christianity
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-279); Introduction -- The secret of marriage -- The power for marriage -- The essence of marriage -- The mission of marriage -- Loving the  stranger -- Embracing the other -- Singleness and marriage -- Sex and marriage -- Epilogue -- Decision making and gender roles
N2  - There has never been a marriage book like The Meaning of  Marriage. Based on the acclaimed sermon series by New York  Times bestselling author Timothy Keller, this book shows  everyone -- Christians, skeptics, singles, long-time married  couples, and those about to be engaged -- the vision of what  marriage should be according to the Bible. Modern culture  would make you believe that everyone has a soul-mate; that  romance is the most important part of a successful marriage;  that your spouse is there to help you realize your potential;  that marriage does not mean forever, but merely for now; that  starting over after a divorce is the best solution to  seemingly intractable marriage issues. All those modern-day  assumptions are, in a word, wrong. Using the Bible as his  guide, coupled with insightful commentary from his wife of  thirty-six years, Kathy, Timothy Keller shows that God  created marriage to bring us closer to him and to bring us  more joy in our lives. It is a glorious relationship that is  also the most misunderstood and mysterious. With a clear-eyed  understanding of the Bible, and meaningful instruction on how  to have a successful marriage, The Meaning of Marriage is  essential reading for anyone who wants to know God and love  more deeply in this life. - Publisher
ER  -