Abstract
The dramatic increase in the diagnosed incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorder conditions presents a challenge for those within Christian communities who are committed to “thinking biblically” about all matters of faith and life. The problem is not identified as such within the Bible, and those who wish to think about it biblically must engage in a more reflective interpretive process that asks how it might be considered in the light of relevant themes and values in the biblical writings. This article examines a set of values and images that are particularly significant for how ASD is considered by Christian communities.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 15-41 |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| Journal | Journal of Disability & Religion |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 11 Oct 2017 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- autism
- autism spectrum disorder
- asperger syndrome
- New Testament
- Pauline literature
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Grant Macaskill
- School of Divinity, History & Philosophy, Centre for Autism and Theology
- School of Divinity, History & Philosophy, Divinity - Kirby Laing Chair of New Testament Exegesis
Person: Academic