Osborn, Ian, 1946-

Can Christianity cure obsessive-compulsive disorder? : a psychiatrist explores the role of faith in treatment / Ian Osborn. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Brazos Press, 2008. - 208 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-204) and index.

Renaissance anxieties -- Martin Luther : a monk crucified by his thoughts -- John Bunyan : the pilgrim's fears of hellfire -- Saint Th�er�ese : the obsessions of the Little Flower -- What causes obsessive-compulsive disorder? -- Treating obsessive-compulsive disorder -- Transferring responsibility to God : the cure of Luther, Bunyan, and Th�er�ese -- A therapy of trust : practical use -- Epilogue : how obsessive-compulsive disorder saved Christianity.

9781587432064 1587432064

2007035431

101315371 DNLM


Obsessive-compulsive disorder--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Psychiatry and religion.

RC 533 / .O827 2008