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

• Author: ProQuest (Firm)
• TeilnehmendeR: Schumm, Darla Y.; Stoltzfus, Michael, 1965-; ProQuest (Firm)
• Anno di pubblicazione: 2011
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Lingua: English
• Descrizione fisica: xxii, 246 p.
• Riassunto: "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. "--
• Bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9780230119727 (hardback); 9780230339491 (ebook)
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: 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...