Edward T. Welch (M.Div., Biblical Theological Seminary; Ph.D. in counseling psychology, University of Utah)
is director of counseling at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation and professor of practical theology
at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is author of Blame It on the Brain and When People Are Big and God Is Small,
and he contributes frequently to the Journal of Biblical Counseling.
Review
"By emphasizing the role of the heart in the worship of self and substance, Welch forces the addict to
face the grim reality that who or what he worships will control his life.As a pastor, biblical counselor, and a
redeemed (not recovering) ex-heroin addict, I believe Dr. Welch has finally given every pastor, theologian, layman,
and anyone caught in the bondage of idolatry/addiction a biblical road map to true and lasting freedom."
-- Peter Garich, Pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship, and Director of Dayspring Center for Biblical Counseling
in San Diego, California
"Addiction--A Banquet in the Grave is one of the most helpful books providing practical theology on addictions
to come along to date. It provides, in a very direct manner, biblical strategies for the church to assist sinners
in need of gospel first-aid. Vital reading for anyone in a leadership position in the church, it will be, especially,
valuable to friends and family members desiring to help those struggling with addictions of all sorts."
-- John Freeman Executive Director of HARVEST USA, Philadelphia
P&R Publishing Web Site, May, 2003
Summary
- A book on addictions by a leader of the biblical counseling movement.- Offers a profoundly biblical analysis of addictive behavior.- Helps readers face their own addictions.- Informed by the author's wide experience in counseling people with addictions.- Shows how to help the addict (even before he's willing to work on his problem).
Table of Contents
Preface Part 1. Thinking Theologically
1. Practical Theology
2. Sin, Sickness, or Both?
3. New Ways of Seeing
4. The Descent into Addiction
Part 2. Essential Theological Themes
5. Speaking the Truth in Love
6. Respecting, Listening, and Inviting
7. Knowing the Lord
8. Fearing the Lord
9. Turning from Lies
10. Saying "No"
11. Staying Violent
12. Being Part of the Body
Conclusion: Where Two or Three Are Gathered
Resources
Notes
Index of Scripture
