All the Families of the Earth: Therapists in Bible Times - Paperback

by Barbara Laymon (Author), Scotty Hargrove (Foreword by)

In All the Families of the Earth, characters from Abram to Ruth come alive, providing fresh insights for today's challenges. Barbara Laymon's imaginative approach involves behind-the-scenes therapists who counsel biblical figures and journal about their conversations. Informed by Laymon's background as a counselor, the therapists tell the stories of Scripture while describing the complexities of counseling. A creative group discussion guide invites readers to think alongside the therapists as they analyze family patterns. All the Families of the Earth offers a thoughtful view of families, then and now, and provides new perspectives on familiar Scriptures.

Author Biography

Barbara Laymon is a licensed professional counselor and faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family.