Mirrors of Self

“Coming to know ourselves as we are known by God: that is the theological and anthropological quest Badgett sets himself to explore. To that end, Badgett offers a thoroughly well-researched and astonishingly wide-ranging pastoral theology of Christian self-knowledge. . . . This is a superb contribution to interdisciplinary dialogue. And I am personally heartened to see the future of pastoral theology in the safe care of a scholar of this quality.”


—Andrew Purves, Jean and Nancy Davis Professor emeritus of Historical Theology, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary





“Badgett has achieved a rare feat: a penetrating theological treatise that yields fresh insights for the Christian psychologist as well. Among Badgett’s most significant contributions is his defense of transdisciplinary dialogue in the light of Christ’s person and work. . . . This exemplifies a contemporary pastoral theology that is informed and constituted by multiple disciplines. It is erudite, original, and timely, and at the same time orthodox, Christ-centered, and profoundly committed to the care and cure of persons created in God’s image. A worthy achievement!”


—Eric L. Johnson, Houston Baptist University





“Badgett offers us a polished and profound piece of original scholarship that is


both focused in its argument and wide ranging in its implications. While the theme of


Christian self-knowledge is fairly well-worn territory, Badgett contributes something


genuinely fresh to the conversation. His development of a Christological framework for


handling the issue of self-knowledge is both new and worthwhile. . . . Every chapter introduces a stimulating insight or challenging perspective. There is little doubt that this book represents a significant contribution to scholarship, with implications for the scholarly guild as well as for ecclesial and professional practice.”


—Todd A. Wilson, President, Center for Pastor Theologians