Counseling has always been part of God’s interaction with humankind and is a critical aspectof Christian life today. Jeremy Lelek, a leader in the biblical counseling movement, equipsprofessionals, pastors, parishioners, and students to become wise physicians of the soul. Thiscomprehensive textbook for biblical counseling covers a broad range of issues, including thehistory of soul care within the church, the role of the Bible in counseling, the theological foundationsof biblical counseling, issues of licensure and professional counseling, ethical issues forprofessionals, and a detailed review of methodology.