Wounds That Heal: Theology, Imagination and Health (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780281058303)

This stimulating collection of pieces, by a variety of distinguished authors, explores the interface between theology and health. The overall emphasis of the book is the role of the imagination within the Christian healing ministry, and how this impacts upon and challenges current practice. Chapters include: 'A theology for health today' by Rowan Williams, 'Eco-mysticism: A contemporary path for Christian healing?' by Mary Grey; 'The sacrament of unction' by Elizabeth Stuart, The womb and the tomb: Health and flourishing in medieval mystical literature' by Grace Jantzen, 'Healing and peace' by Clive Barrett, 'Envisioning God and our well-being' by Paul Avis and 'Spiritual intelligence and the person-centred therapist' by Brian Thorne. "This stimulating collection of pieces, by a variety of distinguished authors, explores the interface between theology and health."

Author: Jonathan Baxter
ISBN-10: 028105830X
ISBN-13: 9780281058303
Publisher: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
Language: English
Published: 04/19/2007
Pages: 286
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.60d