Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
A Personal Journey
Chapter 1
Experiencing God Behind the Symbol
The Limitation of Psychology
Mature Mysticism
Conclusion
Chapter 2
The Soul in Encounter with Symbols
The Human Soul (and Its Goal)
The Symbolic Life
Religious Symbols
Soul Healing
Chapter 3
Christian Symbols Throughout History
The Biblical Era
The Patristic Period
The Medieval Period
The Protestant Reformation
The Free Church Tradition
The Contemporary Era
Conclusion
Chapter 4
A Group Soul Healing Experience (Part I)
Evaluation of the Group Healing Experience
Concluding Questions and Answers
Chapter 5
A Group Soul Healing Experience (Part II)
Introducing the Group to Religious Symbolism
Bread as a Symbol
Wine as a Symbol
Water as a Symbol
A Candle as a Symbol
The Cross as a Symbol
Salt as a Symbol
A Statue of Jesus Carrying the Lamb as a Symbol
Conclusion
Chapter 6
Human Symbols in Healing the Soul
The Symbol of Christian Sanctification
The Symbol of the Incarnation
Conclusion
Appendix
Survey of Pastoral Counselors
Analysis of the Survey Results
