The Gospel of Luke: A Framework for a Theology of Disability
A disability is anything that puts one at a disadvantage. This article will argue that Christ's ministry to the vulnerable and the outcast provides a model and a mandate for the church to reach out to those with disabilities. In Luke, Jesus highlights those with disabilities as unexpected dis...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Sage Publications
[2016]
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Christian education journal
Year: 2016, Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 169-178 |
IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament NBE Anthropology |
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Summary: | A disability is anything that puts one at a disadvantage. This article will argue that Christ's ministry to the vulnerable and the outcast provides a model and a mandate for the church to reach out to those with disabilities. In Luke, Jesus highlights those with disabilities as unexpected disciples, as examples of true humilitya hallmark of discipleshipand as those who will be most welcome into the kingdom of God. |
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ISSN: | 2378-525X |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Christian education journal
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/073989131601300111 |