The Meaning of Marriage

Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God

By: Timothy Keller

Narrated by: Lloyd James, Marguerite Gavin

Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

Based on his most popular sermon series, New York Times best-selling author Timothy Keller delivers an extraordinarily insightful look at the keys to happiness in marriage.

Few subjects are as compelling-or as endlessly variable-as love and marriage. The Bible is filled with references to husbands and wives, from the story of Adam and Eve to advice in the New Testament, each open to interpretation.

In The Meaning of Marriage, Timothy Keller, pastor of New York's Redeemer Presbyterian Church and bestselling author of The Reason for God, uses the scriptures as his guide to show readers what God's call to marriage is, and why this is such a powerful call. He talks in frank terms about the difficulties that couples have and how they can best work them out while keeping their faith in God intact.

The Meaning of Marriage showcases Keller's vast understanding of the Bible and how it can not only be relevant to relationships today but also form the foundation of a modern, healthy, loving, and long- lasting marriage.

©2011 Timothy Keller (P)2011 Penguin

Critic reviews

"This is a book Christians need to read." (The Christian Post)

"The rare marriage book I would heartily recommend to any single, no matter his or her age, whether dating, courting, engaged, or disinterested.... Rich and practical." (The Gospel Coalition)

"A brilliant new book that explains why marriage is in such dire straits, and how to rescue it." (BreakPoint)

Free opinions are worth what you pay...

great facts... gets a little boring as a Narrative. Maybe narrarator had just a soothing voice. He kept putting me to sleep.

Helped me so much!

While my fiance wanted marriage so badly throughout our relationship I struggled to see the value in it at the loss of my independence and freedom. I hated that I felt this way and thought that I was weird for feeling this way. This book however declares how natural that actually is for many in our culture, and that if you love through actions instead of through feelings then you will truly start to love biblically. I think this should be highly considered for anyone who needs to be convinced on the importance of marriage or even those looking to strengthen their current message. I want to thank the author for such incredible insight, i might need to read this again to continue digesting just what it means to have a biblical marrige!

Essential

Awesome book and performance. This book is essential for everyone single and married. It's the Keller's easily digestible and relatable translation and experience of the Lord's words on marriage and relationships.

Really appreciate this sound teaching

This should be required reading for all pre marriage couples, but really for all Christian families.

Honesty and depth

Superb teaching on the meaning and performance of marriage. It includes the roles in marriage as well as sexuality. You will enjoy!

Possibly the best book on the topic of Marriage!

I have listened to this book 2 times now as it so clearly captures the essence of marriage and debunks the myths too. If I had to choose one book on the topic of marriage, this would be it. I will be giving a copy to each of my kids once they get to that stage in their lives.

Phenomenal book...

Would you listen to The Meaning of Marriage again? Why?

It is just a great book. Keller hits the nail on the head in a very real way.

What other book might you compare The Meaning of Marriage to and why?

Real Marriage by Driscoll

What about Lloyd James and Marguerite Gavin ’s performance did you like?

Great narration.

this book is a great blessing to my marriage

this book is helping to make my marriage even better! this biblical real life advice is helpful to make a good marriage better, or to turn a rough marriage around.

Must read!!!!

great book with a great point of view .

must read for all serious couples .

It may take me a lifetime....

I recommend this book to all singles and married persons asking themselves what this marriage 'thing' is all about. I will be returning to it often.