Sense and Stigma in the Gospels
Author | : Louise J. Lawrence |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 206 |
Release | : 2013-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199590087 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199590087 |
Rating | : 4/5 (087 Downloads) |
Download or read book Sense and Stigma in the Gospels written by Louise J. Lawrence and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louise J. Lawrence presents provocative re-interpretations of biblical characters that have previously been sidelined and stigmatised on account of their perceived disability. She introduces approaches taken from Sensory Anthropology and Disability Studies to bring fresh methodological perspectives to familiar Gospel texts.