The Theology of Suffering and Death

An Introduction for Caregivers

Gebonden Engels 2012 9780415781077
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This book offers a theological foundation for engaging with the realities of suffering and dying. Designed particularly for practical theology students and trainee caregivers, it introduces the spiritual and theological issues raised by suffering and dying. The chapters consider:

how Christian theology deals with the problem of suffering and how the Bible treats these difficult issuespost-biblical interpretations of Jesus’ suffering and the Crossmodern instances including ecology, poverty, discrimination and warcomparative religious approaches and the depiction in popular culture.

Natalie Weaver relates theology to practical issues of caregiving and provides a ‘toolbox’ for thinking about suffering and death in a creative and supportive way.

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ISBN13:9780415781077
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Gebonden
Aantal pagina's:136
Uitgever:Taylor & Francis Ltd

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Introduction 1. Theodicy the Question 'How Can God Allow Pain?' 2. Suffering in the Bible: Old Testament 3. Suffering in the Bible: New Testament 4. Soteriology: Historical Intepretations of the Meaning and Efficacy of the Cross 5. Soteriology: Revisting the Cross in the Contemporary Period 6. Death in Comparative Perspective 7. Issues in Spiritual Caregiving for the Suffering and Dying 8. A Toolbox for Dealing with Suffering and Dying.

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