Autistic thinking, scripture and church: a qualitative case study and proposal

In this article I propose that autistic cognitive ‘distinctives’ may give rise to differences in understanding of the Bible, with implications for the church. Through a survey of available literature, I have concluded that there is little help available in how to support the cognitive engagement wit...

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Main Author: Rapley, Stewart (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group 2021
In: Practical theology
Year: 2021, Volume: 14, Issue: 6, Pages: 557-569
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
NBN Ecclesiology
RC Liturgy
ZA Social sciences
Further subjects:B Interpretation of
B Autistic
B Bible
B Cognitive
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