Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
02.04.2026
Verlag
The Variety Publishing HouseSeitenzahl
240
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/15,7/1,8 cm
Gewicht
504 g
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9798295768071
What if the place meant to heal you... became the place that hurt you most? The Wounds of the Church: Spiritual Abuse, Phariseeism, and the Fight for Real Repentance is a powerful, deeply honest exploration of church hurt, spiritual abuse, and toxic religious culture within modern Christianity. For many believers, the church is taught to be a refuge-a place of grace, truth, and restoration. But for countless others, it becomes something very different: a place of control, silence, manipulation, and hidden hypocrisy. In this bold and thought-provoking book, Jo Smoak confronts the reality of Phariseeism still alive in today's church, exposing how performance-based faith, image management, and unchecked authority can replace humility, confession, and true repentance. This is not a surface-level conversation. This is about the deep wounds that reshape identity, distort truth, and leave lasting spiritual confusion. Inside this book, you'll discover: ¿ The real signs of spiritual abuse in churches and religious homes ¿ How Pharisee culture still operates in modern Christian environments ¿ Why repentance-not performance-is the foundation of authentic faith ¿ How religious systems can prioritize reputation over truth and control over care ¿ The difference between biblical conviction and manipulative control ¿ How to begin healing from church trauma and reclaim your faith ¿ Why separating Christ from those who misrepresent Him is essential for restoration This book is for you if you've ever: ¿ Been hurt, silenced, or controlled in a church environment ¿ Struggled with hypocrisy in Christian leadership or communities ¿ Felt confusion between loving God and being wounded by His people ¿ Questioned your faith because of what you experienced in the church ¿ Longed for a more authentic, honest, and grace-filled Christianity A message of truth... and hope This is not a book against the church. It is a call for the church to return to what it was always meant to be. Not performance-but repentance. Not image-but humility. Not control-but truth. Honest. Uncomfortable. Redemptive. Because healing doesn't begin with better appearances... It begins with truth, repentance, and the courage to face what's been hidden. Perfect for readers searching for: Christian books on church hurt Spiritual abuse recovery Religious trauma healing Faith deconstruction and reconstruction Biblical repentance and humility Christian leadership accountability Healing from toxic church environments
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