What is Christian about counseling? That far-reaching question is exactly what prompted Dr. Friesen to deepen his study of The Sermon on the Mount. ""Is what I do consistent with what Jesus said? This must direct my counseling or it does not qualify as Christian."" He has been seriously engaged in the study of Psychology and Theology since 1974, beginning as a student at the Fuller Theological Seminary Graduate School of Psychology.

Having specialized in the teachings of Jesus since 1981, the present book presents a fitting summary of Dr. Friesens work, bringing all of Jesus teachings...