Revisiting the Healing Narrative of the Gospel in the COVID-19 Pandemic
In terms of health issues, Christians often refer to the stories of Jesus’ healings in the Gospels as an important spiritual resource. However, theological interpretations vary, depending on the hermeneutical method employed and the contextual factors considered. This article explores such approache...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publ.
2022
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Theology today
Year: 2022, Volume: 79, Issue: 2, Pages: 133-145 |
| RelBib Classification: | AE Psychology of religion HC New Testament NBF Christology NCC Social ethics NCH Medical ethics RC Liturgy |
| Further subjects: | B
psychotheology
B healing narrative B Practical Theology B Christology B Social Ethics B healing liturgy B Spiritual Healing B Eschatology B Jesus’ miracles B Covid-19 Pandemic |
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| Summary: | In terms of health issues, Christians often refer to the stories of Jesus’ healings in the Gospels as an important spiritual resource. However, theological interpretations vary, depending on the hermeneutical method employed and the contextual factors considered. This article explores such approaches to the Gospels' healing narrative and relates them to the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. From the platform of practical theology, five theological approaches to the healing narrative are identified and then analyzed. The results of this study suggest that each approach has a degree of relevance that is worth developing to produce a theological contribution to ongoing mitigation and healing efforts. |
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| ISSN: | 2044-2556 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology today
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/00405736221091915 |