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  • The Meaning of Marriage

  • Facing the Complexities of Marriage with the Wisdom of God
  • By: Timothy Keller
  • Narrated by: Lloyd James
  • Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (152 ratings)

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The Meaning of Marriage

By: Timothy Keller
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From the New York Times best-selling author of The Reason for God.

In previous books, respected New York pastor and best-selling author Timothy Keller has looked at such diverse and topical subjects as the existence of God, our need to do justice, the meaning of Jesus' life, and the human temptation to make idols - all through the twin lenses of a biblical framework and an engagement with contemporary culture.

In this new book, coauthored with his wife, Kathy, he turns his attention to that most complex of matters: our need for love and its expression in marriage.

Beginning with the biblical narrative and its pictures of marriage that span the original ideal to the broken to the redemptive, he looks at themes of friendship and commitment; the completion of men and women in each other; singleness, sex and divorce; and ministry and discipleship within the context of marriage. This is a profound and engaging work that will challenge and inspire people in all stages of life - single, newlywed and married.

©2011 Timothy Keller (P)2011 Penguin

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Exceptional - Especially chapter on selfishness

Gave an articulated expression of what I was feeling and experiencing in my non marital relationship and best of all...a way out of that situation.

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A good all-round biblical and social view on marri

It holds true with what is said, its great for those who need the true understanding of marriage and encouraging even for those mature in understanding biblical marriage.

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Very helpful!

Marriage is tricky without some kind of guidance. This book provides an excellent foundational framework with which to think about the marriage relationship as a single, married, or as one who have been married in the past.

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Every young single needs to read/listen.

Sound truth from God's Word, about something that rarely gets talked about in church and Christian circles.

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A must to all before and during marriage

Confirmation of what we should live up to in marriage. This book is a very useful tool to every couple

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Understanding marriage life

This is a good book, help to understand what marriage is very like. It give my partner and a good filed of further.

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excellent book for singles

this is one of the most useful books on marriage that I've read as a single women. or is a book very much for single people as well as married people. it is a useful book for anyone Posey of a church family to read to better know how to interact as a church family of married and single people. I'd highly recommend it to anyone!

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the best advice

I have read a number of relationship bookd and this is the best one by far!. great example for couples AND singles.

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great book

I struggle to know how to best relate to my wife. Until i listen and read this book. It inspire me in with stories and how to grow. Highly recommended

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Excellent book on marriage- recommended!

Am really glad I've listened to this book via Audible and will listen again. Some great foundational biblical teaching on marriage and sex in marriage coupled with the Keller's years of experience as pastors and marriage partners is shared. Its not short on practical tips too! This work is really ably narrated by Lloyd James and is engaging and flows well. Some of the prevailing societal attitudes, trends and myths are examined in light of gospel truth. Also some really good teaching on marriage for single people as well. I love how Tim and Kathy strive for truthfulness and to not downplay the challenges and joys of marriage. Well done the Kellers!!

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