Disability in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Book Description
This thoughtful collection brings together diverse voices to explore how three major world religions approach one of humanity's most fundamental experiences: disability. Through Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, readers discover how sacred texts, ancient traditions, and modern communities understand and respond to physical and chronic conditions that affect millions of believers worldwide.
The contributors draw from disability studies scholarship to offer fresh perspectives that move beyond simplistic interpretations. Using ethnographic research, historical analysis, personal narratives, and theological investigation, they reveal the complex ways religious communities have both supported and challenged people with disabilities throughout history and in contemporary society.
Rather than providing easy answers, this interfaith examination invites readers to grapple with profound questions about human dignity, divine purpose, and community inclusion. The book demonstrates how religious traditions can evolve their understanding of disability while remaining true to their core spiritual principles.
Whether you are navigating disability within your own faith journey, seeking to create more inclusive religious spaces, or simply curious about how different traditions approach human diversity, this collection offers valuable insights. The interdisciplinary approach makes complex theological concepts accessible while honoring the lived experiences of disabled individuals within these faith communities.
This work serves as both scholarly resource and practical guide for anyone interested in the intersection of spirituality and human experience.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages)
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore RELIGION / General
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore RELIGION / Christian Theology / General
- ✓ Explore Disabilities
- ✓ Explore RELIGION / Islam / General
- ✓ Explore Human body, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore RELIGION / History
- ✓ Explore Human body
