The Healing Myth: A Critique of the Modern Healing Movement - Couverture souple

Howard, J Keir

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1620320622 ISBN 13 : 9781620320624

Editeur : Cascade Books, 2013

Synopsis

What is the role of the church in ministering to the sick? This book argues that it is not what is now called the "healing ministry," with its frequent claims of remarkable cures from physical illness. Little critical attention seems to have been paid to the validity of these claims, which, if genuine, would be producing clearly observable effects on the levels of morbidity and mortality in society. Similarly, the important ethical and moral questions the movement raises have also been very largely ignored. A huge edifice of muddled theology, together with highly questionable practice, has been built upon very shaky foundations. It is the purpose of this book to examine seriously the dubious claims and teaching of the modern healing movement, as well to expose its very real dangers, in order to encourage Christian people, both ordained and lay, to exercise a more critical approach to the healing movement. The book concludes by outlining a framework for a return to a more biblical emphasis on proper pastoral care in the church's ministry to the sick.

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À propos de l'auteur

J Keir Howard is a retired consultant physician and Anglican priest with doctorates in both medicine and theology. He has been involved in academic teaching, as well as holding senior hospital and public medical posts, and remains active in the ministry of the Anglican Church. He is author of several books, including Medicine, Miracle and Myth in the New Testament (2010).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cascade Books
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1620320622
• ISBN 13: 9781620320624
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 122
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