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Special Book Integrates Biblical Knowledge to Explore the Topic of Grief

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After administering a survey about grief, the respondents indicated they wanted to have a biblical basis for grief care. I chose the Bible book of Job because it was very familiar.


LOUISVILLE, Ky. (PRWEB)

Author Loretta F. Baker provides readers with a biblical perspective on grief and change in Transformational Grief in the Book of Job ($13.99, paperback, 9781662875359; $25.99, hardcover, 9781662875366; $5.99, e-book, 9781662875373).

Baker, a Doctor of Ministry and grief care specialist, penned this extraordinarily helpful book to provide a refreshing perspective of grief to those who are hurting. While expected and unexpected losses are inevitable, Baker’s book is relatable to all, so it will certainly be appreciated by many readers. She explores the biblical book of Job, detailing the troubles, suffering, and losses of Job, while detailing his friends’ journey through the grieving process and how the Lord helped lead them to restoration. Baker believes that this study will help readers grow in their understanding of grief and accept that they, too, can be transformed with the help of the Lord and others. It’s a lesson for all to trust that God’s plans are good.

When asked what inspired the author to write this book, Baker said, “After administering a survey about grief, the respondents indicated they wanted to have a biblical basis for grief care. I chose the Bible book of Job because it was very familiar. This study was designed to give readers a biblical perspective on grief and change that could be useful in caring for themselves and one another.”

Rev. Dr. Baker holds a Master of Divinity in Theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry in Black Church Leadership from the School of Evangelism. She is an Associate Minister at Taylortown A.M.E. Zion Church where Presiding Elder Erich Von Shumake is the pastor. Rev. Dr. Baker is also an ACPE Spiritual Care Professional, a certified grief care specialist, and a Supernumerary Minister in the Kentucky Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Zion Church where she serves as a Christian educator. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. Before accepting her call to ministry, Dr. Baker served as a church musician for more than 20 years.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Transformational Grief in the Book of Job is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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