Between Text and Mind

Ancient wisdom. Modern psychology. Everyday life.

 Essays by David Silberman

‍ ‍”That person has some issues"—or is there something I don't know?

Understanding why people think and behave as they do can change the way we see them—and ourselves.

The essays presented here draw on Scripture for inspiration and insight, together with contemporary psychology and neuroscience, to explore the problems we encounter in everyday life. A deeper understanding of ourselves and the people around us can bring new perspective to our decisions, our relationships, and the way we understand the world.

Together, we can improve the world, one small step at a time.

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path"

—Psalm 119:105

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