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Disability and the way of Jesus : holistic healing in the Gospels and the church / Bethany McKinney Fox ; foreword by John Swinton

Author
Fox, Bethany McKinney, 1977-
Published
Downers Grove : IVP, an imprint of InterVarsity Press, [2019]
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiv, 203 pages)
Additional Creators
Swinton, John
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Contents
Bridging the gap -- The first century context of Jesus the healer -- Physicians interpret the Gospels' healing narratives -- Honoring the lived experience of disability in the Gospel healing narratives -- Pastors discuss their churches' healing practices and the healing activity of Jesus -- The seven marks of healing in the way of Jesus -- The seven marks of healing in action.
Summary
What does healing mean for people with disabilities? Bridging biblical studies, ethics, and disability studies with the work of practitioners, Bethany McKinney Fox examines healing narratives in their biblical and cultural contexts. This theologically grounded and winsomely practical resource helps us more fully understand what Jesus does as he heals and how he points the way for relationships with people with disabilities.
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ISBN
9780830872381 (electronic book)
0830872388 (electronic book)
9780830852390 (paperback alkaline paper)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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