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For two millennia Christians have thought about what human impairment is and how faith communities and society should respond to people with perceived impairments. But never has one volume collected the most significant Christian writings on disability. This book fills that gap. Brian Brock and John Swinton's Disability in the Christian Tradition

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Jean Vanierfounder of L'Arche A book that is indispensable for all those who reflect upon the value of people with a disability and their place in the church. It gives significant extracts of eminent theologians and people committed in the church over the ages on this subject. Frances YoungUniversity of Birmingham From the Cappadocian Fathers and Augustine, to Vanier and Hauerwas, by way of Aquinas and Julian of Norwich, Luther and Calvin, Bonhoeffer and Barth - not to mention other unexpected bypaths - this remarkably comprehensive reader is a highly significant contribution to the burgeoning field of theological reflection on disability.

Jean Vanierfounder of L'Arche A book that is indispensable for all those who reflect upon the value of people with a disability and their place in the church. It gives significant extracts of eminent theologians and people committed in the church over the ages on this subject. Frances YoungUniversity of Birmingham From the Cappadocian Fathers and Augustine, to Vanier and Hauerwas, by way of Aquinas and Julian of Norwich, Luther and Calvin, Bonhoeffer and Barth - not to mention other unexpected bypaths - this remarkably comprehensive reader is a highly significant contribution to the burgeoning field of theological reflection on disability. Jean Vanier founder of L'Arche A book that is indispensable for all those who reflect upon the value of people with a disability and their place in the church. It gives significant extracts of eminent theologians and people committed in the church over the ages on this subject. Frances Young University of Birmingham From the Cappadocian Fathers and Augustine, to Vanier and Hauerwas, by way of Aquinas and Julian of Norwich, Luther and Calvin, Bonhoeffer and Barth - not to mention other unexpected bypaths - this remarkably comprehensive reader is a highly significant contribution to the burgeoning field of theological reflection on disability. Jean Vanier founder of L'Arche -A book that is indispensable for all those who reflect upon the value of people with a disability and their place in the church. It gives significant extracts of eminent theologians and people committed in the church over the ages on this subject.-Frances Young University of Birmingham -From the Cappadocian Fathers and Augustine, to Vanier and Hauerwas, by way of Aquinas and Julian of Norwich, Luther and Calvin, Bonhoeffer and Barth - not to mention other unexpected bypaths - this remarkably comprehensive reader is a highly significant contribution to the burgeoning field of theological reflection on disability.-Presbyterian History -This book has a place in conversations about disability and the meaning of being human, and in understanding that studying church history introduces us to voices that speak to contemporary issues.-Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae -This is a timely book on an aspect that has been scandalously neglected in theological literature -- people living with disabilities. . . . The book deals with a deeply human issue in an academically interesting and theologically responsible way. It should not only be compulsory reading for studies in the field, but should also be brought to the table as part of the core business of theologians.-Interpretation -Makes a unique and important contribution to the ongoing discussion of disability and theology by bringing the Christian tradition to bear on the contemporary conversation. At the same time, it provides a model for faithful and creative engagement with texts from different eras.- Churchman -The quality of the contributions is excellent throughout, with much scope for reflection and utility beyond disability theology as a unique discipline. . . . This is an invaluable resource for those thinking about how to engage in this area, and to give some depth for pastoral and personal reflection on the topic.- Theology -The great contribution of this book is that it widens and deepens the conversation by bringing to the table some of the most influential writers of the Western Church tradition and courteously interrogating them for their thoughts on the subject of disability. The result is an intriguing and suggestive collection of resources. . . . The real strength of this collection is the range, scope and creativity of its contributors who, collectively, have made a contribution greater than the sum of its parts.- Church Times -The editors of this volume, with its contributors, have brought together a rich and nourishing body of work, which should both inform and stimulate debate. It approaches serious matters with sensitivity and intelligence, and is strongly recommended.- Jean Vanier founder of L'Arche A book that is indispensable for all those who reflect upon the value of people with a disability and their place in the church. It gives significant extracts of eminent theologians and people committed in the church over the ages on this subject. Frances Young University of Birmingham From the Cappadocian Fathers and Augustine, to Vanier and Hauerwas, by way of Aquinas and Julian of Norwich, Luther and Calvin, Bonhoeffer and Barth - not to mention other unexpected bypaths - this remarkably comprehensive reader is a highly significant contribution to the burgeoning field of theological reflection on disability. Presbyterian History This book has a place in conversations about disability and the meaning of being human, and in understanding that studying church history introduces us to voices that speak to contemporary issues. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae This is a timely book on an aspect that has been scandalously neglected in theological literature people living with disabilities. . . . The book deals with a deeply human issue in an academically interesting and theologically responsible way. It should not only be compulsory reading for studies in the field, but should also be brought to the table as part of the core business of theologians. Interpretation Makes a unique and important contribution to the ongoing discussion of disability and theology by bringing the Christian tradition to bear on the contemporary conversation. At the same time, it provides a model for faithful and creative engagement with texts from different eras. Churchman The quality of the contributions is excellent throughout, with much scope for reflection and utility beyond disability theology as a unique discipline. . . . This is an invaluable resource for those thinking about how to engage in this area, and to give some depth for pastoral and personal reflection on the topic. Theology The great contribution of this book is that it widens and deepens the conversation by bringing to the table some of the most influential writers of the Western Church tradition and courteously interrogating them for their thoughts on the subject of disability. The result is an intriguing and suggestive collection of resources. . . . The real strength of this collection is the range, scope and creativity of its contributors who, collectively, have made a contribution greater than the sum of its parts. Church Times The editors of this volume, with its contributors, have brought together a rich and nourishing body of work, which should both inform and stimulate debate. It approaches serious matters with sensitivity and intelligence, and is strongly recommended. Jean Vanierfounder of L'Arche A book that is indispensable for all those who reflect upon the value of people with a disability and their place in the church. It gives significant extracts of eminent theologians and people committed in the church over the ages on this subject. Frances YoungUniversity of Birmingham From the Cappadocian Fathers and Augustine, to Vanier and Hauerwas, by way of Aquinas and Julian of Norwich, Luther and Calvin, Bonhoeffer and Barth - not to mention other unexpected bypaths - this remarkably comprehensive reader is a highly significant contribution to the burgeoning field of theological reflection on disability.

Jean Vanier founder of L'Arche A book that is indispensable for all those who reflect upon the value of people with a disability and their place in the church. It gives significant extracts of eminent theologians and people committed in the church over the ages on this subject. Frances Young University of Birmingham From the Cappadocian Fathers and Augustine, to Vanier and Hauerwas, by way of Aquinas and Julian of Norwich, Luther and Calvin, Bonhoeffer and Barth - not to mention other unexpected bypaths - this remarkably comprehensive reader is a highly significant contribution to the burgeoning field of theological reflection on disability.

Jean Vanier founder of L'Arche A book that is indispensable for all those who reflect upon the value of people with a disability and their place in the church. It gives significant extracts of eminent theologians and people committed in the church over the ages on this subject. Frances Young University of Birmingham From the Cappadocian Fathers and Augustine, to Vanier and Hauerwas, by way of Aquinas and Julian of Norwich, Luther and Calvin, Bonhoeffer and Barth - not to mention other unexpected bypaths - this remarkably comprehensive reader is a highly significant contribution to the burgeoning field of theological reflection on disability. Presbyterian History This book has a place in conversations about disability and the meaning of being human, and in understanding that studying church history introduces us to voices that speak to contemporary issues.

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Brian Brock is lecturer in moral and practical theology atthe University of Aberdeen, Scotland. He is the author ofSinging the Ethos of God: On the Place of ChristianEthics in Scripture and has written extensively onmedical ethics and disability theology. For moreinformation, visit the University of Aberdeen website. John Swinton is professor of practical theology and pastoral care at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, and founding director of Aberdeen's Centre for Spirituality, Health, and Disability. He worked as a nurse for sixteen years within the fields of mental health and learning disabilities and later also as a community mental health chaplain.

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