The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
Written by Timothy Keller
Narrated by Lloyd James and Marguerite Gavin
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Based on his most popular sermon series, New York Times best-selling author Timothy Keller delivers an extraordinarily insightful look at the keys to happiness in marriage.
Few subjects are as compelling-or as endlessly variable-as love and marriage. The Bible is filled with references to husbands and wives, from the story of Adam and Eve to advice in the New Testament, each open to interpretation.
In The Meaning of Marriage, Timothy Keller, pastor of New York's Redeemer Presbyterian Church and bestselling author of The Reason for God, uses the scriptures as his guide to show readers what God's call to marriage is, and why this is such a powerful call. He talks in frank terms about the difficulties that couples have and how they can best work them out while keeping their faith in God intact.
The Meaning of Marriage showcases Keller's vast understanding of the Bible and how it can not only be relevant to relationships today but also form the foundation of a modern, healthy, loving, and long- lasting marriage.
Timothy Keller
Timothy J. Keller (1950–2023) was the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York. He was the bestselling author of The Prodigal God and The Reason for God.
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Reviews for The Meaning of Marriage
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book was a great encouragement to me. Keller discusses not only the problems with the current cultural paradigm of marriage as based solely on human feelings and self-fulfillment, but also some of the errors in contemporary Christian views of marriage. Keller uses statistical evidence on the benefits of remaining married and the level of personal satisfaction, mental health etc. that can be attained through working at a mediocre marriage rather than searching for fulfillment through divorce and remarriage. He does note cases where a spouse who is a victim of unfaithfulness or physical or mental cruelty needs to take steps to protect herself/himself. He is not suggesting that people become martyrs to their spouses. He also emphasizes the biblical support for remaining single. I am often troubled by the romanticized view of marriage and motherhood that popular culture and also popular Christian culture seem to feed young women. Keller and his co-author (his wife) are, as always, straightforward and rational.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An amazing Biblical look at marriage and the roles therein. I highly suggest every married, but also single person listen to this. There is something for everyone in here. So much wisdom to learn from. We're going to have our 16 yo daughter listen to this, and believe all parents should consider having their older teens listen to/read this book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I’ve read dozens of books on marriage, and this is by far the best book on marriage you can read!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is the best marriage book I have read! The scriptural perspective on every topic is wonderful and it helps expose and correct the little wayward places of my mind and heart.
If you’re looking to be married, this is the book to read first! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is the book I have been looking for to explain a biblical well balanced view on marriage. As a single, it helped clarifying what God is looking for in a marriage, and what I have to look forward to practically, spiritually and emotionally. Thanks Tim Keller, you are the man!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wisdom, theological content and inspiration. For married and singles this is the book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book give a refreshingly insightful and practical view on God's intention for marriage, our cultures misguided views on marriage, and how we can prepare for marriage while single and become good spouses before and after we get married. I appreciate Keller's writing style, it's straight forward, reflective and thought provoking. I think everyone should read this book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5There are a lot of profound stuffs in this book
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent!!! A blessing!! Thank you !!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Really good stuff! Worth listening to! I've learned so much about marriage and relationships in general.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent and insightful. A must read whether single or married!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Probably one of the best Christian books on marriage I've ever read. I like Keller's writing style. He is clear, smart and careful about making any blanket statements. I learned a lot from this book and appreciated his candor about his own marriage. The only part I wasn't too convinced of was his section on singleness.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Better than expected, overall I think Keller has some good points.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Kellers take a look at marriage. It is one of the most-balanced treatments of Christian marriage that I've ever read. The authors take a hard look at marriage in the context of contemporary culture while staying true to its Biblical ideal. Marriage is a commitment in a culture where individualism seems to be taking priority; however, it is also a beautiful picture of our relationship with God. The book would work great as a study guide for couples who are looking to be married, for couples who are already married who may be experiencing a rough time in the relationship, and even for those who are not married and never intend to be. Many Christian books on marriage are pure "fluff," but this is not one of them.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The subtitle says it all. This book is about "facing the complexities of commitment with the wisdom of God." In our day marriage is something that's fought over, argued about, and defended. In the midst of all the polemic battles, can we really hear the wisdom of God?Timothy Keller brings four roles to the table in this book:1. Theologian: Timothy Keller's understanding of theology is deep. To be sure, there are elements of his Reformed theology that I would take issue with, but not here. His view of marriage is deeply rooted in biblical theology.2. Pastor: Keller is the long-term founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. His years of pastoral work have given him an insight into human nature and the needs of both married and single people. This book is the product of his care for people's relationships.3. Communicator: Pastors have to communicate—it's part of who we are. Keller excels at this, as his New York Times bestseller status indicates. This book is easy to read and to understand. Keller makes profound subjects comprehensible with good case studies and analogies.4. Husband: Timothy's wife, Kathy, co-wrote this book. This co-authorship adds to the balanced feel of the book, especially on the topic of gender roles.The Meaning of Marriage is a good resource for pastors looking for counseling material and a great resource for anyone who wants to get beyond the cultural battles to understand the mystery of marriage with the wisdom of God.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5We are self-centered and selfish. This is the cause of marriage problems. Through the power of God we need to learn to commit (even when we don't feel like it) and love the other (who is in a certain way a stranger).The last part of the book deals with some specific issues: singleness, marriage roles, sex.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a wonderful and useful book. This month marks 19 years married to a wonderful man. And I was encouraged to find that much of the wisdom in this book is something I have already learned. But boy would it have been helpful to have it explained to me instead of having to learn so much of it the hard way.I recommend this to anyone who is currently married (happily or not so happily), and certainly anyone considering getting married (with someone you know or someone you hope to meet), and even anyone who hopes to never marry (because they (men/women pick the one that fits) are impossible).The book is well written, easy to understand, engaging, wise, and gentle while still being convicting.It explains the meaning of marriage and does a good job of showing why the Christian meaning of marriage works well.