Erik H. Erikson and the deep context of ministry

Erikson described how we adopt childhood moralities that we often carry into adulthood. He suggested a strong spiritual interconnection between what happens, or does not happen in this regard among infancy, adolescence, and mature adulthood. The mature adult’s ethical responsibility within generatio...

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Main Author: Myers, William R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. [2016]
In: Theology today
Year: 2016, Volume: 73, Issue: 1, Pages: 60-70
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
NCB Personal ethics
ZD Psychology
Further subjects:B Fidelity
B Psychosocial
B ERIKSON, Erik H. (Erik Homburger), 1902-1994
B Ecclesiology
B Christianity
B ethical adulthood
B Jesus Christ
B Virtues
B Religious gatherings
B Numinous
B epigenesis
B Spiritual Formation
B pseudospeciation
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Summary:Erikson described how we adopt childhood moralities that we often carry into adulthood. He suggested a strong spiritual interconnection between what happens, or does not happen in this regard among infancy, adolescence, and mature adulthood. The mature adult’s ethical responsibility within generational interplay is described. The ethical adult’s ability to face death without dread is described. The question of Erikson’s personal ties to Christianity is considered. Key to this conversation is his essay on the Galilean sayings of Jesus. The interconnections are explored, and two congregations serve as positive examples.
ISSN:2044-2556
Contains:Enthalten in: Theology today
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0040573616630021