Wounds That Heal: Theology, Imagination and Health

By Jonathan Baxter

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. 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. "This stimulating collection of pieces, by a variety of distinguished authors, explores the interface between theology and health."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 028105830X
• ISBN13: 9780281058303
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"