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Jesus and Personality Theory
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- Length: 276 pages
- Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.25 in
- Published: January 22, 1999
- Imprint: IVP Academic
- ISBN: 9780830819256
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In recent years researchers in human personality have come to a rarely achieved near unanimous conclusion: human personality is structured around a very few major traits, probably five in number. These factors, sometimes called the Big Five and represented by the acronym OCEAN, are
- Openness to experience
- Conscientiousness
- Extroversion
- Agreeableness
- Neuroticism
How does this Five-Factor Model fit with a Christian understanding of human nature? How does it compare or contrast with the way Jesus lived, taught and counseled? James Beck looks at prominent themes in the teaching and ministry of Jesus and how they relate to the five personality factors. Here is a study of the Christian implications of the new model--a study that will offer fresh insights for students, pastors and therapists alike.
CONTENTS
1. Jesus As the Wonderful Counselor
2. Jesus the Big Five
Section One: Openness to Experience
Introduction: Jesus Our Experiential Life
3. Spread Joy
4. Experience Hope
Section Two: Conscientiousness
Introduction: Jesus Our Motivational Life
5. Display Mercy
6. Pursue Justice
Section Three: Extraversion
Introduction: Jesus Our Interpersonal Life
7. Show Love
8. Be Trustworthy
Section Four: Agreeableness
Introduction: Jesus Our Attitudinal Life
9. Enjoy Peace
10. Live in Acceptance
Section Five: Neuroticism
Introduction: Jesus Our Emotional Life
11. Offer Accept Confession
12. Seek Grant Forgiveness
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