Disability Theology Despite Itself
This article examines the biography, literature, and religious thought of Shi Tiesheng (1951-2010), arguably the most influential author with a disability in contemporary China. Using the definition of “theology” in its broad sense, it argues that Shi has developed a kind of disability theology thro...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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[2020]
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Journal of disability & religion
Year: 2020, Volume: 24, Issue: 4, Pages: 393-412 |
| Further subjects: | B
Disability
B Buddhism B Eastern Religions B Disability studies |
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Volltext (Resolving-System) |
| Summary: | This article examines the biography, literature, and religious thought of Shi Tiesheng (1951-2010), arguably the most influential author with a disability in contemporary China. Using the definition of “theology” in its broad sense, it argues that Shi has developed a kind of disability theology through his non-fiction and fictional works, though he never claimed to be a theologian or saw his works as theological. This theology borrows terms and ideas from Christianity, but also follows the syncretic tradition of Chinese religions. In contemporary China, where religions have been marginalized, religious vocabulary and contemplation helped Shi break free of the narrative assigned to people with disabilities by the atheist state. |
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| ISSN: | 2331-253X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of disability & religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/23312521.2020.1750531 |