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200 1 _aBattered into submission
_eThe tragedy of wife abuse in the Christian home
_fJames Alsdurf
_gPhyllis Alsdurf
210 _aEugene, Oregon
_cWipf and Stock Publishers
_d1998
215 _a168 p.
320 _aIncludes bibliographical references.
327 _aIntroduction: Trouble in paradise 1. A nightmare in the Christian home 2. Who is the battered woman, and why does she stay? 3. What kind of men abuse their wives? 4. Evil: The heart of violence 5. Blaming the victim 6. Wife abuse and the submission of women 7. The process of reconciliation 8. Marriage, divorce and wife abuse 9. The church and reconciliation Conclusion: Violence in the land Appendix: The response of clergy to the problem of wife abuse
330 _aThe authors did extensive research and interviews with victims, abusers and pastors to provide a comprehensive treatment of this troubling topic. They show the psychological, spiritual and personal impact of wife abuse and call the church to re-examine its role in addressing the issue.
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