Chronic Illness and Disability: Narratives of Suffering and Healing in Buddhism and Christianity

In this paper we describe some of the unique personal, medical, social, and religious challenges facing people living with chronic illness and disability. Our specific focus involves the connections between suffering, healing, and disability in two religious traditions: Buddhism and Christianity. Tw...

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Authors: Schumm, Darla Y. 1965- (Author) ; Stoltzfus, Michael J. 1965- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2007
In: Journal of religion, disability & health
Year: 2007, Volume: 11, Issue: 3, Pages: 5-21
Further subjects:B Disability
B Buddhism
B Chronic Illness
B Christianity
B Suffering
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