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Summary:

"Pregnancy is a period of time that institutes great change in the lives of those who are pregnant. Regardless of whether a pregnancy concludes with the birth of a live child or not, there are experiences that are common for many people who are pregnant. Yet as a site of theological reflection pregnancy is underrepresented. This landmark book seeks to begin the conversation within theology about pregnancy, the positive and negative experiences, and the potential for pregnancy to be understood theologically. Chapters consider a number of avenues in this exploration, from early pregnancy loss to trauma in labour, from adoption to the end of reproductive years at the onset of menopause. Throughout, this book seeks to understand the resources that theology brings to the experiences of pregnancy as well as the situations of oppression and underrepresentation that currently exist. Allowing for intersections of race, parenting, childlessness, and disability, this book approaches pregnancy from different theological perspectives in order to complexify the theological response and engagement as well as produce constructive resources for both the academy and the church. Contributors include Chine McDonald, Julie Gittoes, Margaret Kamitsuka and Rachel Muers." -- [Provided by publisher]

Contributors:

O'Donnell, Karen, Dr. , editor

Williams, Claire (Author of More love) , editor

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Subjects:

Pregnancy — Religious aspects — Christianity

Childbirth — Religious aspects — Christianity

Pregnancy — Moral and ethical aspects

Childbirth — Moral and ethical aspects

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Call Numbers:

BV4599.5.P74 P744 2024eb

ISBNs:

9780334065395 (electronic bk.)
0334065399 (electronic bk.)
0334065380 [Invalid]
9780334065388 [Invalid]

Other Control Numbers:

EBC31646472 (source: MiAaPQ)
[Unknown Type]: ybp21227124