The Biblical Discourse of Disability and Implications for Religious Communities in Uganda: A Hermeneutical Review

This hermeneutical review of biblical discourse of disability seeks to promote inclusive religious participation. Although the Bible is a religious book among Ugandans, there is limited discussion on how it can enhance social and religious participation of persons with disabilities. The review revea...

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VerfasserInnen: Masiga, Simon (Verfasst von) ; Nambalirwa Nkabala, Helen (Verfasst von)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: 2025
In: Journal of disability & religion
Jahr: 2025, Band: 29, Heft: 1, Seiten: 51-63
weitere Schlagwörter:B biblical discourse
B Inclusion
B Hermeneutics
B disability interpretation
B religious participation
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Zusammenfassung:This hermeneutical review of biblical discourse of disability seeks to promote inclusive religious participation. Although the Bible is a religious book among Ugandans, there is limited discussion on how it can enhance social and religious participation of persons with disabilities. The review revealed that disability representation, human dignity and essence, divine human integrity and social empowerment dominate biblical discussion of disability. So, the article asserts that disability interpretation and representation shapes the construction of social identities and enhances inclusive participation for persons with disability. Therefore, an African disability hermeneutics is recommended to transform religious teachings and theological interpretations of disability.
ISSN:2331-253X
Enthält:Enthalten in: Journal of disability & religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/23312521.2024.2412768