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Title Biblical and theological visions of resilience : pastoral and clinical insights / edited by Nathan H. White and Christopher C. H. Cook
Published London ; New York, NY : Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group, 2019

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Summary "In recent years, resilience has become a near ubiquitous cultural phenomenon whose influence extends into many fields of academic enquiry. Though research suggests that religion and spirituality are significant factors in engendering resilient adaptation, comparatively little biblical and theological reflection has gone into understanding this construct. This book seeks to remedy this deficiency through a breadth of reflection upon human resilience from canonical biblical and Christian theological sources. Divided into three parts, biblical scholars and theologians provide critical accounts of these perspectives, integrating biblical and theological insight with current social scientific understandings of resilience. Part 1 presents a range of biblical visions of resilience. Part 2 considers a variety of theological perspectives on resilience, drawing from figures including Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Part 3 explores the clinical and pastoral applications of such expressions of resilience. This diverse yet cohesive book sets out a new and challenging perspective of how human resilience might be re-envisioned from a Christian perspective. As a result, it will be of interest to scholars of practical and pastoral theology, biblical studies, and religion, spirituality and health. It will also be a valuable resource for chaplains, pastors, and clinicians with an interest in religion and spirituality"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Resilience (Personality trait) -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Resilience (Personality trait) -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Form Electronic book
Author White, Nathan H., editor
Cook, Chris (Christopher C.H.), editor.
LC no. 2019042409
ISBN 9780429282973
0429282974