In his now-classic study, Albrecht Koschorke traces all the consequences that arise from a fundamental contradiction in the Bible: The Holy Family is described as an intimate community, yet this ideal contrasts with the family-hostile traits of Christianity. Koschorke illustrates how this contradiction has been interpreted scientifically by figures such as Freud, Marcuse, and Girard, and how it impacts the role of fathers today, presenting his arguments in a learned, vivid, and insightful manner.