A disabled apostle : impairment and disability in the letters of Paul /

With society's growing focus on disability, this book is a first-examining Paul the Apostle as a disabled person. Readers will learn about contemporary perspectives on disability and encounter a rich variety of ancient sources related to three of Paul's disabilities: circumcision, demoniza...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Soon, Isaac T.
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2023.
Zusammenfassung:
With society's growing focus on disability, this book is a first-examining Paul the Apostle as a disabled person. Readers will learn about contemporary perspectives on disability and encounter a rich variety of ancient sources related to three of Paul's disabilities: circumcision, demonization, and short stature (possibly dwarfism).
Umfang:
1 online resource (309 pages) : illustrations
Anmerkungen:
Also issued in print: 2023.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-198074-9
9780191980749
0-19-288544-8
9780192885449
0-19-288543-X
9780192885432
Schlagworte:
Paul, > the Apostle, Saint > Health.
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