Beautifully illustrated, 123 pages, soft cover; The Christian Institution of the Family: A Dynamic Force to Regenerate Society, is an easy to read yet thoughtful work that takes a different approach in explaining the role of the family. It gives an accurate historical background of the family from ancient to contemporary times. The book especially explains the function of the family and its role in the development of medieval society. It then details the origins of the feudal system and organic society.