Theology of Suffering and Death - An Introduction for Caregivers

Informationen zum Autor Natalie Kertes Weaver is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Ursuline College in Ohio, USA. Her books include Marriage and Family: A Christian Theological Foundation (Anselm Academic, 2009). Klappentext This book introduces the spiritual and theological issues raised by suffering and dying. It relates theology to practical issues of caregiving and provides a 'toolbox' for thinking about suffering and death in a creative and supportive way. Zusammenfassung This book introduces the spiritual and theological issues raised by suffering and dying. It relates theology to practical issues of caregiving and provides a ‘toolbox’ for thinking about suffering and death in a creative and supportive way. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. Theodicy the Question 'How Can God Allow Pain?' 2. Suffering in the Bible: Old Testament 3. Suffering in the Bible: New Testament 4. Soteriology: Historical Intepretations of the Meaning and Efficacy of the Cross 5. Soteriology: Revisting the Cross in the Contemporary Period 6. Death in Comparative Perspective 7. Issues in Spiritual Caregiving for the Suffering and Dying 8. A Toolbox for Dealing with Suffering and Dying.

Product details

• Authors: Natalie Kertes Weaver, Natalie Kertes (Ursuline College Weaver
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.11.2012
• EAN: 9780415781084
• ISBN: 978-0-415-78108-4
• No. of pages: 136
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Death & Dying, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Christian life & practice, Christian life and practice, RELIGION / Christian Living / General, Sociology: death and dying, Sociology: Death & Dying