Better than One: A Biblical View of Loneliness by Valeriia Chornobai Paperback B

Description: Better than One by Valeriia Chornobai, Viktoriia Hrytsenko This book offers the reader a robust theological understanding of loneliness as a multifaceted phenomenon impacting the lives of believers. The authors aim to equip all those suffering from loneliness to better understand the inner and outer factors impacting their experience and to find more effective strategies for coping and thriving. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the beginning, God declared that it was not good for human beings to be alone. Yet the ache of loneliness is rampant in our societies, knowing no boundaries of age, sex, geography, culture, or religion.This book offers the reader a robust theological understanding of loneliness as a multifaceted phenomenon impacting the lives of believers. It identifies five different types of loneliness - emotional, social, cultural, existential, and spiritual - and illustrates each type through well-known biblical narratives, exploring what each narrative reveals about the relational nature of God and the humans created in his likeness. Yet beyond a theological framework, this book also provides practical and effective strategies for understanding and combating loneliness in the contexts of our contemporary lives. It pays particular attention to the historic and contemporary challenges of singleness and celibacy, especially as experienced in collectivist cultures and evangelical contexts.Chornobai and Hrytsenko aim to equip all those suffering from loneliness - as well as those walking alongside them, whether pastors, counselors, or social workers - to better understand the inner and outer factors impacting their experience and to find more effective strategies for coping and thriving. Author Biography VALERIIA CHORNOBAI has a PhD in theology from National Pedagogical Dragomanov University, Kyiv, Ukraine. She lectures in Christian ethics, sociology, and social work at multiple theological institutions in Ukraine, has served as assistant pastor at the Evangelical Christian Church, Dnipro, Ukraine, and has led multiple seminars and workshops for evangelical churches seeking to better understand and help members cope with loneliness. VIKTORIIA HRYTSENKO has a PhD in social pedagogy from Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University, Ukraine, and has worked as a lecturer and academic adviser for both Christian and secular institutions. She was an author and designer for "Each of Us Is Unique: A Training Program for Overcoming Students Loneliness" and has led numerous workshops and seminars helping evangelical churches understand and combat adolescent loneliness. Review Over the last couple of decades I have watched, with excitement and delight, the emergence of a generation of highly gifted Ukrainian evangelical theologians and reflective practitioners. This book is written from within their context and is the fruit of over a dozen years of pastoral encounters, and careful study and analysis. It places the two authors in the top rank of Ukrainian evangelical thinkers and puts us in their debt since the problem of loneliness is not one restricted to their own Slavic world.Stephen Dray, PhDExecutive Committee Member, Fellowship of European Evangelical TheologiansBaptist Minister (Retired), UKIn this modern time where constant access to others is easier than ever, loneliness is still on the rise. Better than One will equip you to analyze and understand loneliness, whether you are single or married. This in-depth study will be an eye-opener on loneliness throughout the Bible, history, and philosophy. A valuable resource for both married and single Christians in understanding loneliness and addressing it.Marion JongkindCounsellorThis book will be a deep source of understanding and comfort to the Christian in their relationship with God. It will also be of importance to anyone who has a personal or scholarly desire to widen their depth of appreciation of what it means to not just exist, but to heal and grow through loneliness.Sally Kendall, PhDProfessor of Community Nursing and Public Health, University of Kent, UKThis well-written and informative piece of work will prove to be a very useful tool to individuals, families, and churches for deep reflection on the different kinds of loneliness that can impact peoples lives. This feels like a very timely book in an increasingly relationally fractured age.Stefan ListonPastor, Revelation Church, London, UKBetter than One offers an in-depth theological and psychological study of loneliness that will be crucial in my own context of Ukraine and any other context marked by war. Valeriia Chornobai and Viktoriia Hrytsenko consider loss, suffering, and pain, as well as identity confusion, rejection, and broken relationships. Written from a Ukrainian perspective, this brilliant book equips Christians everywhere to help carry their own and others burdens.Helga Marchak (Dyatlik)Associate Regional Director, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Overseas Council - United World MissionWe were created in relationship, through relationship, and for relationship. However, in todays post-COVID reality, the aftermath of isolation and its often silent companion, loneliness, have created a tsunami of consequences impacting mental, emotional, and relational health across the globe. The timely release of Better than One offers a well-researched and much needed resource on this critically important topic. Readers will find a message of biblical hope and practical help across its pages, and a pathway of discovery to greater and more meaningful connection with others.Eric Scalise, PhDSenior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Hope for the Heart Details ISBN1839735368 Author Viktoriia Hrytsenko Pages 200 Publisher Langham Publishing Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781839735363 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-10-31 Imprint Langham Global Library Subtitle A Biblical View of Loneliness Place of Publication Carlisle Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General UK Release Date 2023-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159663321;

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