Dementia : living in the memories of God / John Swinton.
2012
261.8322 S979d 2012
On loan from 3rd Floor, due 26. Oct 2026
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Title
Dementia : living in the memories of God / John Swinton.
Author
ISBN
9780802867162 (pbk.)
0802867162 (pbk.)
0802867162 (pbk.)
Imprint
Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., c2012.
Language
English
Description
x, 298 p. ; 23 cm.
Other Standard Identifiers
40021557786
Call Number
261.8322 S979d 2012
System Control No.
(OCoLC)793225549
(OCoLC)793225549
(OCoLC)793225549
Summary
Dementia is one of the most feared diseases in Western society today. Some have even gone so far as to suggest euthanasia as a solution to the perceived indignity of memory loss and the disorientation that accompanies it. In this book John Swinton develops a practical theology of dementia for caregivers, people with dementia, ministers, hospital chaplains, and medical practitioners as he explores two primary questions: Who am I when I've forgotten who I am? What does it mean to love God and be loved by God when I have forgotten who God is? Offering compassionate and carefully considered theological and pastoral responses to dementia and forgetfulness, Swinton's Dementia: Living in the Memories of God redefines dementia in light of the transformative counter story that is the gospel.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
A practical theology of dementia
Redescribing dementia : starting from the right place
The fragmentation of persons and the creation of "typical" people
Moving beyond the standard paradigm : from defectology to relationships
The problem with personhood : why it might not be such a good idea for people to be persons
Relational personhood and the vanishing self : is there a person in person-centered care?
Personhood and humanness : the importance of being a creature
Living in the memories of God : memory and divine embrace
Becoming friends of time : learning to live in the present moment
Hospitality among strangers : Christian communities as places of belonging.
Redescribing dementia : starting from the right place
The fragmentation of persons and the creation of "typical" people
Moving beyond the standard paradigm : from defectology to relationships
The problem with personhood : why it might not be such a good idea for people to be persons
Relational personhood and the vanishing self : is there a person in person-centered care?
Personhood and humanness : the importance of being a creature
Living in the memories of God : memory and divine embrace
Becoming friends of time : learning to live in the present moment
Hospitality among strangers : Christian communities as places of belonging.
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