Redefining Perfect: The Interplay Between Theology and Disability - Hardcover

Jacober, Amy E

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1498233120 ISBN 13: 9781498233125

Publisher: Wipf and Stock, 2017

Synopsis

Theology and disability have not always had an easy relationship. The interactions have ranged from downright hostile to indifferent or unintentionally excluding over the centuries. This theology book chooses instead to include those with disabilities after more than a decade of consideration and study. This results in a re-examination of major theological topics and the impact on the lives of those with disabilities, their family and friends, and the community at large. The focus of the book is to move the church beyond welcome to inclusion--where those with disabilities move from a guest of the community to equal and valued member of the community. While the book is about the theological inclusion of those with disabilities, its implications reach far beyond. It sets an approach for all people to find a place where they too may live in the fullness of Christian community. Stories of personal encounters are blended with explanations of doctrinal perspectives giving the reader a chance to connect knowledge with wisdom born from real life experience.

About this title

About the Author

Amy Jacober is a founding member and Director of Academics for the Sonoran Theological Group in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the author of The Adolescent Journey (2011) and The Pastor's Guide to Youth Ministry (2006).

Edition details

• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1498233120
• ISBN 13: 9781498233125
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128