Jesus Wept: When Faith and Depression Meet

Jesus Wept: When Faith and Depression Meet
by Barbara C. Crafton

Jesus Wept: When Faith and Depression Meet
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Author: Barbara C. Crafton
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-04-13
ISBN: 0470371951
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Book Reviews of Jesus Wept: When Faith and Depression Meet

Book Review: Powerful, Wise and Honest
Summary: 5 Stars

What a great title for this powerful, wise and courageously honest book. I couldn't put it down from its great opening line, "At first I didn't know I was depressed; I thought I was just religious." to its concluding line, "And we can acknowledge that this life is not all there is: we have a context, and it is not just historical and not just physical; it is eternal."

This book includes a variety of voices to speak for themselves and give testimony to the shades of depression as well as address its apparent meaninglessness.

Barbara speaks perceptively to the special pitfalls of clergy who go
through depression in her chapter titled "Charged with the Care of Souls". This should be required reading for all clergy; it is experienced and wise.

There is a wonderful chapter, "Words Fail Me" which explains the use of Centering Prayer as helpful when words are empty.

This special book sorts out pious religious drivel from a substantive understanding of medical intervention and how God can redeem the pain. "Jesus Wept" makes me feel understood, and helps me understand my own crippling bout with depression several years ago. It is a treasure trove of wisdom, honesty and helpful tools. It is a book sorely needed by millions as both educational as well as solid food for the soul.

Charles R. Colwell
"Collision of Worlds: A Priest's Life"

Summary of Jesus Wept: When Faith and Depression Meet

In the first book to discuss depression from a faith perspective, Barbara Crafton expertly weaves personal stories and helpful resources to explore depression as it is affected (for both better and worse) by Christian faith. She contends that it is harder for people of faith to come to terms with depression since they may attribute its causes to something they have done, rather than to its true root in physiology and genetics. This is a book people will want to buy for themselves and give loved ones who are suffering from depression and wondering where God is during their pain and suffering.

Barbara C. Crafton (Metuchen, NJ) is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and author. She is the founder and head of the Geranium Farm (geraniumfarm.org), an online institute for the promotion of spiritual growth.

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