Testimony and Trauma

Making Space for Healing

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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Jesus’ crucifixion was a traumatic event. After Jesus’ resurrection, the disciples were both astonished and terrified—Jesus was no longer dead, but the wounds from the crucifixion were still etched in his body. The return of Jesus was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but the trauma of the weekend's events nevertheless creeped into the space following the resurrection. The resurrection story is one of betrayal, denial, beatings, public rejection, humiliation, and execution. Experiences like this do not disappear from memory. Christ has died, Christ is risen, but trauma will come again. Testimony and Trauma explores the Christian practice of testimony through the lens of articulation theory in order to facilitate healing.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2023-05-03
Mått150 x 230 x 7 mm
Vikt195 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor118
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781978707733

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Chapter 1: Testimony and TraumaTheological Interlude 1: Christ has died. Christ has risen. Trauma will come again.Chapter 2: The Ten WomenTheological Interlude 2: Feeding the EnemyChapter 3: Event: Jacob’s StoryTheological Interlude 3: Jesus WeepsChapter 4: Articulation: Karen’s StoryTheological Interlude 4: Clinging to the DeadChapter 5: Recognition: Rachel’s StoryTheological Interlude 5: RunningConclusion

Christians are not immune to the trials and tragedies of human life--nor to the trauma suffered in their wake. In this book, Amanda Drury gives sensitive compassionate witness to three women she has accompanied through dark vales of terror and excruciating loss. She gives them the space and time--and the exquisite caring and attentiveness--that they need to grapple with personal tragedy in the light of their faith.Dr. Drury makes palpable the urgent need for reviving the ancient meaning of religious testimony, while yet creating new forms for its contemporary practice. She writes in the tone of a confidential friend, walking alongside her reader, as she shares the unfolding story of her own learning about trauma. She argues persuasively that the church today needs to create safe spaces where people can find words to tell their stories and be recognized and received in the telling.