Books on Spiritual Abuse

      In the preface of book # 3, the author quotes Acts 20: 29-31 in which Paul states,  "For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears."

BOOKS:

1.   "THE SUBTLE POWER OF SPIRITUAL ABUSE: Recognizing and Escaping Spiritual Manipulation and False Spiritual Authority Within the Church," by David Johnson & Jeff VanVonderen. (1991, Bethany House Publishers).

An excerpt,

     "Spiritual abuse is a real phenomenon that actually happens in the body of Christ. It is a subtle trap in which the ones who perpetrate spiritual abuse on others are just as trapped in their unhealthy beliefs and actions as those whom they, knowingly and unknowingly, abuse."  

2.  "CHURCHES THAT ABUSE", by Ronald M. Enroth (1992, Zondervan Publishing House) Help for those hurt by: Legalism Authoritarian Leadership Manipulation Excessive Discipline Spiritual Intimidation.  

3.  "TWISTED SCRIPTURES", by Mary Alice Chrnalogar (1998, 2000, Zondervan Publishing House)

An excerpt,

"This book is designed to restore a loved one's ability to think without being unduly influenced by a particular group.  For many, this book will break the psychological control exerted by an abusive discipling relationship or controlling church . . .."

More will be added in time.          

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