Disability studies and biblical literature /
Since the emergence of disability studies over the last several decades, disability theorists have often settled for sweeping generalizations about "biblical" notions of disability. Yet, academic or critical biblical scholarship has shown that many texts involving disability in the Bible i...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Palgrave Macmillan,
2011.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Since the emergence of disability studies over the last several decades, disability theorists have often settled for sweeping generalizations about "biblical" notions of disability. Yet, academic or critical biblical scholarship has shown that many texts involving disability in the Bible is much more nuanced than a casual reading or isolated proof texting may indicate.A primary goal of this volume is to familiarize a wide audience, including advanced students, scholars, clergy, and interested lay readers, with research on disability and the Bible done by scholars who specialize in biblical studies. |
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| Item Description: | Description based on print version record. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvi, 232 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781137001207 (electronic bk.) 1137001208 (electronic bk.) 0230338291 9780230338296 |