Vulnerable Communion: A Theology of Disability and HospitalityAs parents of a son with disabilities, Thomas E. Reynolds and his wife know what it's like to be misunderstood by a church community. In Vulnerable Communion, Reynolds draws upon that personal experience and a diverse body of literature to empower churches and individuals to foster deeper hospitality toward persons with disabilities. Reynolds argues that the Christian story is one of strength coming from weakness, of wholeness emerging from brokenness, and of power in vulnerability. He offers valuable biblical, theological, and pastoral tools to understand and welcome those with disabilities. Vulnerable Communion will be a useful resource for any student, theologian, church leader, or lay person seeking to discover the power of God revealed through weakness. |
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User Review - rayneproject - LibraryThingVulnerable Communion: A Theology of Disability and Hospitality. Thomas E Reynolds. (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Press, 2008). 256 pp. Paperback, $20.00 ISBN: 978-1-58743-177-7 Thomas E. Reynolds (PhD ... Read full review
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Having a child with a disability myself, this book really hit home. While the authors son had more severe handicaps than what my son had to deal with, I could relate to the deep love that Reynolds has ... Read full review
Contents
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| 23 | |
Dwelling Together and the Cult | 46 |
Able Bodies? The Illusion ofControl and Denial ofVulnerability | 73 |
The Strange Power ofWeakness | 102 |
Vulnerability Creation and God | 136 |
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| Title | Vulnerable Communion: A Theology of Disability and Hospitality |
| Author | Thomas E. Reynolds |
| Publisher | Brazos Press, 2008 |
| ISBN | 1441202633, 9781441202635 |
| Length | 256 pages |
| Subjects | › › Religion / Christian Theology / Ethics Religion / Christian Theology / General |
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