Human disability and the service of God
Subtitle: reassessing religious practice
By: Nancy L. Eiesland and Don E. Saliers, editors.
Contributors: Eiesland, Nancy L., 1964-; Saliers, Don E., 1937-
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Nashville
Language: eng
Number of pages: 319
Subjects: Church work with people with disabilities -- Congresses; People with disabilities -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Congresses
Description: Explores the role of human disability in the service of God and examines how the participation of people with disabilities relate to the scriptures that speak of sin, disability, and healing. Challenges the current practices within the churches, encourages people with disabilities to press for full inclusion, suggests that congregations should re-envision their actual practices in communal life and worship, and presents a selection entitled "Disabling the Lie." Includes topic and name indices.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 304-314) and indexes.
Papers presented at a conference funded by the Louisville Institute.