Vulnerable Communion: A Theology of Disability and Hospitality Paperback - 2008
by Thomas E. Reynolds
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"What we call disability is part of our fragile life and also of life's mystery in God. To understand disabled people and our own vulnerability and to understand the vulnerable and compassionate God condition each other. This astonishing book serves both sides and is an insightful contribution to an all-embracing theology of life."--Jürgen Moltmann, University of Tübingen
"Disability is a gift that forces us to rethink what we thought was settled. The worship of a crucified savior in a similar manner forces us to rethink what we thought was settled. It is to Reynolds's great credit, therefore, that he helps us see how disability and the gospel are inseparably linked to the extent that they both force us to recognize our vulnerability. It will be a shame if this book is read only by those concerned about disability, because Reynolds's reflections are crucial for any work in constructive theology."--Stanley Hauerwas, Duke Divinity School
"A remarkable book that reveals in a compelling way that being truly human and Christian is not just accepting people with disabilities but accepting our own vulnerability by entering with them into a relationship of mutuality where each one gives and each one receives. Their place is not at the margins of society and of the church but at the center, urging and calling us all to open up to the fundamental truth of our being; they can then become our healers. This book is essential reading for all Christians who desire to enter more fully into the vision of our loving God for our world and to become men and women of peace."--Jean Vanier, founder of L'Arche
"This is an important work for theologians, ethicists, clergy, and seminary students as they reconsider assumptions about human and divine power and privilege. In placing persons with disabilities at the center of the theological conversation about God's power, Reynolds negates the 'cult of normalcy, ' offers a theology of vulnerability, and encourages the church to reclaim its role in providing hospitality to those on the margins of society."--Kathy Black, Claremont School of Theology and author of A Healing Homiletic: Preaching and Persons with Disabilities
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- Title Vulnerable Communion: A Theology of Disability and Hospitality
- Author Thomas E. Reynolds
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 256
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Brazos Press, Grand Rapids, MI
- Date 2008-04
- ISBN 9781587431777 / 1587431777
- Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
- Dimensions 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 in (22.61 x 14.99 x 1.78 cm)
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Themes
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Theometrics: Evangelical
- Theometrics: Mainline
- Library of Congress subjects Church work with people with disabilities, People with disabilities - Religious aspects
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007037373
- Dewey Decimal Code 261.832
Media reviews
Citations
- Christian Century, 12/02/2008, Page 32
- Christian Retailing, 04/07/2008, Page 17
- Publishers Weekly, 02/11/2008, Page 67
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