
A Christian's Pocket Guide to Understanding Suicide and Euthanasia
ISBN: 9781527104204- Part of the Christian's Pocket Guide series
- Help Christians to be informed about the issues
- Biblical & pastoral perspective
In a society that does not like to speak about death, Eryl Davies brings a contemporary, biblical, pastoral perspective on one of the most controversial topics of our times. The desire to control when and how one's life ends can be a complex and heart-breaking issue, so Davies encourages Christians to be informed, and to engage with the debate, bringing God's light to the darkness.
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Contents: Author: From North Wales, Eryl Davies was converted as a student and ordained into the Presbyterian Church of Wales, serving churches in South and North Wales. He was called to become the first principal of what is now Union School of Theology, serving now as a Research Supervisor. He is an elder in Heath Church, Cardiff. Married with two children, he also enjoys being with his young grandchildren, writing, reading theology, current affairs and, when there is time, sport ! Endorsements: Dr Davies brings five remarkable abilities together in this book: clarity of style, intellectual depth, biblical faithfulness, theological expertise, and the heart of a pastor. The result is a book that is as knowledgeable and wise as it is accessible and helpful. … will be of great value to those needing immediate guidance in difficult situations, as well as those who want to start thinking more deeply about the issues raised by the current debates on assisted dying, euthanasia and suicide. Euthanasia is increasingly being presented as the compassionate and 'right' thing to do. But is it? This short, but comprehensive book not only shines a light on these complex issues, but also shows us the true Light that is open to all, even in the midst of suffering. … a comprehensive and concise exploration of the difficult and often taboo topic of assisted dying and suicide, bringing the inerrant Word of God alongside the world's debate on these issues.
Introduction
1 Medically Assisted Dying: Context
2 Medically Assisted Dying:Compassion And Common-Sense
3 Medically Assisted Dying: Control
4 Suicide: A Pastoral Perspective
5 Enough!
Endnotes
--Phil Hill, Retired pastor and theological lecturer
--Professor John Alcolado, Executive Dean, Chester Medical School, University of Chester, UK
--Jonathan Thomas, Pastor, Cornerstone Church, Abergavenny, Wales; author, Intentional Interruptions: Learning to be Interrupted the Way God Intended
--Madeleine Dutkowski, BACP Registered Child, Young Person & Adult Counselling Psychotherapist Pastor, Trinity West Church, London
Additional Information:
Cover: | Paperback |
Number of Pages: | 110 |
Publisher: | Christian Focus Publications |
Publication Date: | 2019 |