Disability and Religious Diversity: Cross-Cultural and Interreligious Perspectives

This collection of essays examines how diverse religions of the world represent, understand, theologize, theorize and respond to disability and chronic illness. Contributors employ a variety of methodological approaches including ethnography, historical, cultural, or textual analysis, personal narrative, and theological/philosophical investigation.

Author: D. Schumm, M. Stoltzfus
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 11/30/2011
Pages: 234
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780230119734

About the Author
Author Darla Schumm: Darla Schumm is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Hollins University Author Michael J. Stoltzfus: Michael J. Stoltzfus is a Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Valdosta State University