A Graceful Embrace - Theological Reflections on Adopting Children

This book significantly deepens the contemporary discussion of the theology and practice of adopting children. Both interdisciplinary and international, the volume offers a unique and uniquely insightful vision of Christian adoption that unites practical and theoretical perspectives.

About the author

John Swinton is professor in Practical Theology and Pastoral Care at the University of Aberdeen. His main areas of research include the relationship between spirituality, theology and health, the theology of disability, and qualitative research methodologies.

Brian Brock is Reader in Practical and Moral Theology at the University of Aberdeen. His main areas of research include the use of scripture in Christian ethics, disability theology, and the ethics of technological development.

Product details

• Assisted by: John Swinton (Editor)
• Publisher: de Gruyter Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.12.2017
• EAN: 9789004352896
• ISBN: 978-90-04-35289-6
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 234 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Series: Theology in Practice
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations