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"The whiteheads are among the first to explore the research and declare adult passages occasions for the sacred. Their modest book will not be the last to take this perspective, but it does set the standard for what is to come. Christian life patterns belongs in the hands of anyone who hopes to minister to adults."

"The authors construct a contemporary spirituality for the christian based on psychologist Erik Erikson's pioneering work on adult development."

"....an excellent text. The application of spiritual, theological. and psychological concepts challenges the reader to review his own life crises in reference to his vocation."

"A Fairly demanding synthesis of current psychological research and theological concepts for the informed layperson."

".....An insightful and pratical exploration of adult christian development... Will be of help not only to those involved in pastoral ministry but to LL sult christiNA. the book is a welcomed contribution to an increasingly important field. It contributes to adult religious self-understanding, to integrated pastoral practice, and to continuing interdisciplinary research. The bibliography is of valeu as well... The authors are balanced, challenging, relistic, stimulating."