The Skilled Pastor Tara M. Files-Hall reviewing mankind's historical propensity for

reviewing mankind's historical propensity for projecting human experience into a cosmic framework and the centuries-old relationship between astronomy and astrology

By accounting for American Islam's rich histories of mobilization and community

and Sort out the political implications

Indexes and copies of unpublished texts are included

The five chapters by the editors (parts one and three) do an exceptional job of providing the necessary background information and setting the context for the six application chapters and of highlighting and discussing the issues raised in those chapters

The Skilled Pastor Tara M. Files-Hall reviewing mankind's historical propensity forA splendid volume detailing the specific skills necessary for sound pastoral guidance in various situations. The author integrates theological reflection with practice, while incorporating religious resources with counseling technique.