The theological voice of wolf wolfensberger pdf

1. The Theological Voice of Wolf Wolfensberger
William C Gaventa, David Coulter

2. Publisher : Routledge
Release Date : 2001-04-24

3. ISBN : 0789013150
Author : William C Gaventa, David Coulter
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4. Do people with mental retardation have a special prophetic role?In the field of developmental
disabilities, Wolf Wolfensberger is famous for his seminal book Normalization. But Wolfensberger is
also a theologian, and the two strands of his thought are inextricable. The Theological Voice of Wolf
Wolfensberger showcases his theories on the spiritual meaning of mental retardation and other
disabilities.Up until now, Wolfensberger's work has been available only in small, hard-to-find
publications, mostly in the field of human services. Thus his theological perspectives have not yet
been heard in many religious circles. The Theological Voice of Wolf Wolfensberger brings together
his essays and presentations from the past thirty years, giving the reader a unique pathway into his
pioneering ideas on the spiritual implications of developmental disabilities. In addition, the volume
includes critiques of his thought by several noted scholars and practitioners, along with
Wolfensberger's response to those critiques.The Theological Voice of Wolf Wolfensberger expresses
powerful opinions, some outrageous, all courageous. You will find yourself intently engaged with his
provocative theories, including: why installing wheelchair access ramps may actually block full
participation of the handicapped in the life of the church how the “deathmaking” culture of the
modern world prevents Christians from understanding the meaning of suffering why people with
mental retardation are the prophets of our times why most Christians ignore the powerful Biblical call
to communality which special gifts of grace people with mental retardation may possess how
handicapped and societally devalued patients can be protected from the neglect (or worse) of
hospital staff The Theological Voice of Wolf Wolfensberger is challenging, inspiring, and sometimes
infuriating. It is bound to stir up controversy among health care professionals, disability advocates,
and anyone concerned with spiritual matters. You may not agree with Wolfensberger, as some of the
contributors to this volume do not, but he will make you think . . . hard.
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