Family

Bouwman Form for the Solemnisation of Marriage

Bouwman Form for the Solemnisation of Marriage

By Rev C Bouwman




Summary of Bouwman Form for the Solemnisation of Marriage

This is a 15 chapter work on marriage. Bouwman looks at the OT background, and the spiritual aspect of marriage as paralleling our relationship (Israel’s) with God as husband and wife. He has a chapter on divorce (his position is that it is valid for fornication). Continue reading

Abbott, J. – Gentle Child Training

Gentle Child Training
Gentle Measures in the Management and Training of the Young
By Jacob Abbott, 1871

The principles on which a firm parental authority may be established and maintained, without violence or anger, and the right development of the moral and mental capacities be promoted—by methods in harmony with the structure and the characteristics of the young mind. Continue reading

Beecher Lectures to Young Men on Various Important Subjects

Beecher Lectures to Young Men on Various Important Subjects
By Henry Ward Beecher, 1849

In this 7 chapter work, Beecher presents us special presentations to young Christian men, and these presentations are sins and problems to avoid, like immoral women, the portrait gallery, popular amusements, six warnings, industry versus idleness, and gamblers and gambling. Continue reading