Contents Preface 11 1 Introduction: Confusing the Family 15 2 Vocation in the Nourishing Estate 21
Part 1: The Vocations of Marriage 3 Marriage 4 The Office of Husband 5 The Office of Wife 6 Sex and Vocation 7 The Crosses of Marriage
35 47 61 73 85
Part 2: The Vocations of Parenthood 8 Parenthood 9 The Office of Father 10 The Office of Mother 11 Raising Children 12 The Crosses of Parenthood
103 117 131 145 157
Part 3: The Vocations of Childhood 13 Childhood 169 14 Growing 177 15 The Crosses of Childhood 191 16 The Rest of the Family 205 17 Conclusion: Restoring the Family 217 Bibliography 235 Notes 237 General Index 245 Scripture Index 249