Books

LATEST PUBLICATION

Dr. Morris is the author of Revival of the Gnostic Heresy: Fundamentalism. In this rigorous and provocative study, Joe E. Morris argues that the basic tenets and practices of Fundamentalism are those of ancient Christian Gnosticism. Drawing on extensive research and careful analysis, Morris aligns the two religious phenomena, point by point, tenet by tenet. Along the way, he provides insights into the key hermeneutic of Fundamentalism: inerrancy of Scripture, highlighting the multiple problems with the positions of literal and inerrant interpretation, their impracticality and unfeasibility, and their contradiction with their own conservative doctrine--namely, the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. This groundbreaking book dramatically recasts our understanding of the history of Christianity and gives important context to modern-day religious debates.

PRAISE FOR JOE E. MORRIS

"This is a very well written book with a lively style that engages the reader immediately while still amassing an impressive array of scholarship. Morris moves easily and adroitly between the first centuries of Christian emergence and our own more familiar world. Along the way the reader learns a great deal about ancient gnosticisms and modern fundamentalisms and is invited to see the remarkable parallels between these seemingly unrelated phenomena. Whether or not one agrees with all of Morris's judgments along the way, the reader will find this an informative, stimulating, and thought-provoking journey."
--Theodore W. Jennings, Jr.,
Professor of Biblical and Constructive Theology, The Chicago Theological Seminary

Available in December, copies of the book can be pre-ordered through Palgrave Macmillan.

Dr. Morris has also authored Systematic Jury Selection in Mississippi: A Practical Approach.

Copies of the book can be purchased from MLI (Mississippi Law Institute).

Selected Journal Publications

Systematic Jury Selection in Mississippi: A Practical Approach. Scranton Publishers, Inc., Jackson, Ms, 1998.

"Kierkegaard's Concept of Subjectivity and Implications for Humanistic Psychology," Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Vol. 19, No. 3, Summer, 1979.

"Humanistic Psychology and Religion: Steps Toward Reconciliation," Journal of Religion and Health, Vol. 19, No. 2, Summer, 1980.

"Basic Concepts of Humanistic Psychology," in Philosophy, Religion and Psychotherapy, Ed., Paul W. Sharky, Washington, D. C., University Press of America, 1982, 29-39.

"Theology and Psychology: A Humanistic Perspective," in Philosophy, Religion and Psychotherapy, Ed. Paul W. Sharkey, Washing, D. C., University Press of America, l982, 157-169.

"The Future Case: An Alternative to Single Case Study,: Journal of Contemporary Psychology, Vol. 13, No. 1, in Spring/Summer, 1982, 77-82.

"Future Intention--A New Group Guidance Procedure for Developing Goals for the Future," Journal of Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, and Sociometry, Vol. 34, 1981, 85-92. (co-authored with Sally Thomason)