Purves proposes a thoughtful reading of early classical texts to provide insight into contemporary pastoral work.

In Pastoral Care in the Classical Tradition, Andrew Purves argued that pastoral care and theology has long ignored Scripture and Christian doctrine, and pastora

This much-needed book fully integrates principles of pastoral care, leadership, and theology to restore to ministers a clearly defined pastoral identity. Moving

This book is an edited volume of works that have predominated over the past several decades in contemporary pastoral theology. Through the writings of nineteen