Light to those in Darkness : 'Total Pain' and the Body of Christ

Bell, Charlie

SCM Press（2023/06発売）

SCM Press（2023/06発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 144 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780334064008
• DDC分類 230

Full Description

Now widely recognised within palliative care, the concept of 'total pain' is an intensely theological one at heart. In Light to those in Darkness clinician and theologian Dr Charlie Bell holds up the concept to theological scrutiny. Bell reflects on the ways that the doctrine of 'the communion of saints', might be used to help the church understand how it can address "total pain" within individuals, and collective trauma within the wider community. As such the book offers both an important theological reflection for those in pastoral care roles and a broader challenge to the church to become a place of solidarity and accompaniment.

Contents

Acknowledgements

Part 1
1 Introduction
2 Pain - an exploration
3 Total pain and its theological repercussions
4 Saints - friends and companions
5 Participating in Christ - the narrative of communion

Part 2
6 Talking pain with saints
7 Pain in communion
8 Insights for ministry and pastoral practice
9 Conclusion

Bibliography
Index