Disability in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam : sacred texts, historical traditions, and social analysis / / edited by Darla Schumm and Michael Stoltzfus.

"This edited collection of essays critically examines how diverse religions of the world represent, understand, theologize, theorize and respond to disability and/or chronic illness. Contributors employ a wide variety of methodological approaches including ethnography, historical, cultural, or...

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Year of Publication:2011
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
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Physical Description:xxii, 246 p.
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Summary:"This edited collection of essays critically examines how diverse religions of the world represent, understand, theologize, theorize and respond to disability and/or chronic illness. Contributors employ a wide variety of methodological approaches including ethnography, historical, cultural, or textual analysis, personal narrative, and theological/philosophical investigation. "--
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780230119727 (hardback)
9780230339491 (ebook)
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: edited by Darla Schumm and Michael Stoltzfus.