
Wounds That Heal
A Journey Towards Health and Healing
Jonathan Baxter(Editor)
SPCK Publishing
Published on 20. April 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-281-05830-3 (ISBN)
Description
This stimulating collection of pieces, by a variety of distinguished authors, explores the interface between theology and health. The overall emphasis of the book is the role of the imagination within the Christian healing ministry, and how this impacts upon and challenges current practice. The chapters include: 'A theology for health today' by Rowan Williams, 'Eco-mysticism: A contemporary path for Christian healing?' by Mary Grey; 'The sacrament of unction' by Elizabeth Stuart, The womb and the tomb: Health and flourishing in medieval mystical literature' by Grace Jantzen, 'Healing and peace' by Clive Barrett, 'Envisioning God and our well-being' by Paul Avis and 'Spiritual intelligence and the person-centred therapist' by Brian Thorne.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-281-05830-3 (9780281058303)
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JONATHAN BAXTER, formerly co-ordinator of the Centre for the Study of Theology and Health, is a writer and artist who works alongside people with impaired mental health.