William Harmening

Books by William Harmening
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Closing the Gap: The Adolescent Search for Self
More coming soon.

When the Levee Breaks: Crisis Intervention in the Criminal Justice System

The Criminal Triad: Psychosocial Development of the Criminal Personality Type

Forgiving Judas: Manifesto for a New Christianity
In this critical assessment of the modern day Church, William Harmening deconstructs many of its longest held beliefs and practices against the backdrop of our contemporary social milieu. He approaches the subject head-on, peeling away the layers of archaic dogma to rediscover the teachings of Jesus that have been lost through the centuries in the fog of institutionalized religion and ceremonial worship.

Mystery at Corinth: Seeking a Jewish Answer to a Christian Mystery
This thought-provoking exposition demonstrates that the tongues described in the book of First Corinthians actually predate the New Testament narrative, and were employed by the Jews in their synagogue service long before Paul wrote his corrective discourse, thus refuting the view espoused by the modern Charismatic church.

In the Belly of a Whale: Tales of a Reluctant Christian
Currently being rewritten. Description coming soon.

Books by William Harmening

Academic Psychology
A text about the role of adolescent identity formation in personality development, particularly as it relates to juvenile delinquency. I am just beginning this text for Charles C. Thomas Publishers.
A new textbook I am midway through for Pearson Prentice Hall. I was recruited to write this one. Expected release date in mid-2011.
An integrated theory of criminality that looks at the developmental processes leading to deviant behavior. Published by Charles C. Thomas.
Theology
A critical assessment of the modern day Christian Church.
A new interpretation of an ancient mystery.
Autobiographical/ Humor
Seeking spiritual identity in a small Illinois town during the 1960s-70s.