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  • The Meaning of Marriage

  • Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
  • Written by: Timothy Keller
  • Narrated by: Lloyd James, Marguerite Gavin
  • Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (130 ratings)

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The Meaning of Marriage

Written by: Timothy Keller
Narrated by: Lloyd James, Marguerite Gavin
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Publisher's Summary

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.

©2011 Timothy Keller (P)2011 Penguin

What the critics say

"This is a book Christians need to read." (The Christian Post)

"The rare marriage book I would heartily recommend to any single, no matter his or her age, whether dating, courting, engaged, or disinterested.... Rich and practical." (The Gospel Coalition)

"A brilliant new book that explains why marriage is in such dire straits, and how to rescue it." (BreakPoint)

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Excellent, biblical perspective

Excellent, biblical perspective on marriage, singleness and gender roles. This is a book I will be rereading!

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Great book

Great book it is a must read #Audible1. Great to read before and/or after marriage.

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It’s an absolute MUST. A no brainer.

Bottom line: BEST book on marriage that will help guide, help heal & absolutely transform a marriage. As well, its potential to prepare a single for marriage is there if the reader is willing to apply this phenomenal teaching to their lives.

The only thing this book is missing, is a seatbelt. Strap in anyway, your world is about to change.

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Highly Recommended!

Great book with nuggets of wisdom. Helped shift my boyfriend and I's perspective of relationship and marriage and gave us clarity on what to look for in a relationship.

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Best marriage book I've ever bought.

Most marriage books are boring. This one was really good. I'm sure I'll listen to it again.

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Must Have

This book is essential for anyone pursuing marriage or who is already married. A true master piece of Biblical content and relevancy.

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some good points from his point of view

had some good learning moments, nothing to wow me, but overall decent read. worth the read

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A very good listen

I really enjoyed this book! It gave me some insight Into marriage that I never had before I actually got married! The narrator's voice is not my favourite, but other than that I would definitely recommend this book!

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Straight forward

Great listen, the authors both read the book together. Tim and Kathy lay out their own marriage testimony & what God has directed in a straight forward and humble manner.

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