The history of '''Pastoral care''' begins with [[Jesus Christ]] and His [[apostles]]. Scriptual justification can be found in {{bibleverse||Matthew|25:35-36}}. Other historical points of interest include Pope [[Gregory I]]'s book ''Pastoral Care'' (circa 590 A.D.).<ref>2007 [[Encyclopedia Britannica]], Volume 16, article on Christianity, page 350</ref> | The history of '''Pastoral care''' begins with [[Jesus Christ]] and His [[apostles]]. Scriptual justification can be found in {{bibleverse||Matthew|25:35-36}}. Other historical points of interest include Pope [[Gregory I]]'s book ''Pastoral Care'' (circa 590 A.D.).<ref>2007 [[Encyclopedia Britannica]], Volume 16, article on Christianity, page 350</ref> |