Sense and Stigma in the Gospels Depictions of Sensory-Disabled Characters |
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| Author:
| Lawrence, Louise J. |
| Series title: | Biblical Refigurations Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-959008-7 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2013 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $120.00 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.