John Swinton, Brian Brock
Disability in the Christian Tradition: A Reader
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802866028
- author:
- John Swinton, Brian Brock
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15 x 3.3 cm
- Genre:
- History, Religious History, Christianity
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Disability in the Christian Tradition A Reader brings together for the first time key writings by thinkers from all periods of Christian history. This comprehensive collection fills a significant gap in the study of disability and faith, offering insights into how Christians have thought about human impairment over two millennia. From Augustine to Hauerwas, this book gathers the thoughts of influential figures who shaped the Christian tradition on disability. Fourteen contemporary experts provide clear commentary and highlight important themes, guiding readers through each era or group of thinkers. This collection provides a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand how Christianity has engaged with issues of disability and inclusion. By exploring the rich history of Christian thought on disability, this reader offers a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between faith, impairment, and society.
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