Christian Marriage: A Comprehensive Introduction

**Why should we care about marriage?**  
  
There is a lot of confusion about the purpose of marriage todayâ€"outside the church as well as within it. Written by a distinguished Christian sociologist, *Christian Marriage* is a theologically rich, biblically robust, and sociologically informed treatise on the nature and value of marriage. Drawing on recent social science research, empirical data, and social history, Ayers paints a picture of marriage as an institution meant for human flourishing.  
  
Along the way, Ayers addresses such topics as  
Dating and selection of a spouse  
The importance of premarital counseling  
Sex and procreation  
Mentoring and supporting unmarried believers  
Divorce and remarriage  
And current controversies surrounding premarital sex and same-sex marriage.  
  
Though the book is academically and theologically informed, it is written with a pastoral heart. It seeks to provide a rich resource for pastors and counselors on a topic of supreme importance to a vibrant church and society.Read less