Difficult texts: Mark 16.18 and James 5.15 - Receiving an unwelcome diagnosis

The diagnosis of a life-changing illness tests the faith of even the most committed Christian. In this paper two Anglican clergy who have both received life-changing diagnoses reflect theologically upon their experience and draw conclusions about the relationship between sickness, sin, evil and the...

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Published in:Theology
Authors: Clammer, Tom (Author) ; Wilkinson, Simon (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2016]
In: Theology
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
HC New Testament
KDE Anglican Church
NBC Doctrine of God
Further subjects:B Bible. Jakobusbrief 5,15
B Bible. Markusevangelium 16,18
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Summary:The diagnosis of a life-changing illness tests the faith of even the most committed Christian. In this paper two Anglican clergy who have both received life-changing diagnoses reflect theologically upon their experience and draw conclusions about the relationship between sickness, sin, evil and the goodness of God.
ISSN:2044-2696
Contains:Enthalten in: Theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0040571X15604302