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Jewish Perspectives on Theology And the Human Experience of Disability
William C Gaventa, Rabbi Judith Z Abrams

Routledge, 2007

A re-examination of Jewish scripture and teachings about disabilities Few people are untouched by the issue of disability, whether personally or through a friend or relative. Jewish Perspectives on Theology and the Human Experience of Disability shares moving insights from around the world and across the broad spectrum of Judaism on how and why the Jewish community is incomplete without the presence and participation of the ...

Spirituality and Intellectual Disability: International Perspectives on the Effect of Culture and Religion on ...

Routledge, 2002

Learn about inclusive religious practices from around the world! With a multidisciplinary and anthropological perspective, Spirituality and Intellectual Disability: International Perspectives on the Effect of Culture and Religion on Healing Body, Mind, and Soul takes a fresh, innovative look into the world of religious and spiritual practices for the intellectually disabled. Containing vital insights from the first strand on spiritualit and ...

The Pastoral Voice of Robert Perske
William C Gaventa, David Coulter

Routledge, 2003

Examine the early works of a forerunner in ministry to people with mental retardation! Robert Perske is well known in disability circles for his work as an advocate of people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. In recent years he has become noted for his defense of people with mental retardation in the criminal justice system and for his stance on issues related to the death penalty. The Pastoral Voice of Robert ...

End-of-life Care: Bridging Disability And Aging With Person Centered Care
William C Gaventa, David Coulter

Routledge, 2005

"End-of-Life Care" features two primary papers on the controversial issue of end-of-life care within the disabled and aging populations. Each paper explains clearly and honestly about the multitude of issues involved using person centred care. The first is from a father and advocate for the disabled - Rud Turnbull - speaking from a disability perspective about his disabled son. The second is from a respected theologian M. J. Iozzio speaking from ...

The Theological Voice of Wolf Wolfensberger
William C Gaventa, David Coulter

Routledge, 2001

In the field of developmental disabilities, Wolf Wolfensberger is famous for his seminal book Normalization. But Wolfensberger is also a theologian, and the two strands of his thought are inextricable. The Theological Voice of Wolf Wolfensberger collects his original writings, critiques of his thought by several noted scholars and practitioners, and Wolfensberger's response to those critiques. You will be challenged, outraged, and inspired by ...