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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Culpepper, Richard A.

Titel

Jesus as Healer in the Gospel of Matthew, Part II : Jesus as Healer in Matthew 8–9

Ist Teil von

• In die skriflig : tydskrif van die Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging, 2016-01, Vol.50 (1), p.1-9

Ort / Verlag

Potchefstroom: AOSIS

Erscheinungsjahr

2016

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Quelle

Free E-Journal (出版社公開部分のみ）

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• This exploration of the healing narratives in Matthew 8 and 9, guided by current scholarship in the fields of medical anthropology and social-scientific study of ancient Mediterranean culture, shows that when viewed in their historical and cultural context these biblical narratives point us toward a more holistic understanding of healing that may encourage contemporary movements in this direction. In this context, the goal is ‘healing’ the person rather than simply ‘curing’ the disease. The goal of restoring persons to a state of well-being and social reintegration into their families and communities requires attention to the emotional, social and spiritual well-being of persons as well as their physical health. A critically and culturally informed interpretation of Matthew’s healing narratives may therefore promote the broader understanding of healing in view of these biblical stories.