Health, Healing and the Church's Mission: Biblical Perspectives and Moral Priorities

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Synopsis
Does the Christian community have the resources to develop a coherent response to health care challenges today? Accounting for biblical, theological and church-historical streams, Willard Swartley divulges a long tradition of healing and health care inherited by Christians today. Beginning with in-depth studies of Old and New Testament understandings of healing, the book surveys three millennia of biblical and theological teaching and practice in congregational life and mission. Along the way Swartley uncovers how Christians have understood the role of the church and other institutions in providing health and healing. The book concludes with an attempt to synthesize these biblical, historical and moral perspectives to help all Christians, including those in health care professions, respond to our current health care challenges.
Copyright:
2012

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
268 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780830863303
Related ISBNs:
9780830839742
Publisher:
InterVarsity Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Willard M. Swartley.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Education, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Medicine
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