| Description |
196 pages ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Spiritual maturity and wholeness : a concept whose time has come / James J. Seeber -- Spiritual maturity and wholeness in the later years / David O. Moberg -- Spiritual maturity and meaning-filled relationships : a sociological perspective / Barbara Payne -- Spiritual maturity in psychological development / James E. Birren -- Spiritual development in the fourth quarter of life / William M. Clements -- Factors which are related to successful aging in retired Christian workers / Jean Albaum -- Spiritual dimension of human sexuality / Calvin Ammerman -- Wholistic theology as a conceptual foundation for services for the oldest old / James E. Ellor [and others] -- Aging and the search for meaning / Melvin A. Kimble -- Authentic humor as an expression of spiritual maturity / Susan H. McFadden -- Christian perspectives on spiritual needs of a human being / Leo E. Missinne -- Countering cultural metaphors of aging / Henry C. Simmons -- Faith development in the adult life cycle / Kenneth Stokes -- Ministry with retired professionals / James J. Seeber. |
| Note |
Proceedings of a conference called "Spiritual Maturity and Wholeness in the Later Years: Theory Building for Empirical Practice" held April 23-25, 1987 in Claremont, Calif. |
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Published also as v. 7, no. 1/2 (1990) of the Journal of religious gerontology. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Subject |
Older Christians -- Religious life -- Congresses.
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Emotional maturity -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Congresses.
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Church work with older people -- Congresses.
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| Indexed Term |
Old persons Christianity Religious life |
| Added Author |
Seeber, James J.
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| ISBN |
1560240504 alkaline paper |
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1560240512 paperback alkaline paper |
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