One of the hallmarks of contemporary culture is its attitude toward
aging and the elderly. Youth and productivity are celebrated in
today's society, while the elderly are increasingly marginalized.
This not only poses difficulties for old people but is also a loss
for the young and middle-agers, who could learn much from the
elderly, including what it means to grow old (and die) in Christ.
"Growing Old in Christ" presents the first serious theological
reflection ever on what it means to grow old, particularly in our
culture and particularly as a Christian. In a full-orbed discussion
of the subject, eighteen first-rate Christian thinkers survey
biblical and historical perspectives on aging, look at aging in the
modern world, and describe the Christian practice of growing old.
Along the way they address many timely issues, including the
medicalization of aging, the debate over physician-assisted
suicide, and the importance of friendships both among the elderly
and between the elderly and the young.
Weighty enough to instruct theologians, ethicists, and
professional caregivers yet accessible enough for pastors and
general readers, this book will benefit anyone seeking faith-based
insight into growing old.
CONTRIBUTORS: David Aers
David Cloutier
Rowan A. Greer
Stanley Hauerwas
Judith C. Hays
Richard B. Hays
Shaun C. Henson
L. Gregory Jones
Susan Pendleton Jones
Patricia Beattie Jung
D. Stephen Long
M. Therese Lysaught
David Matzko McCarthy
Keith G. Meador
Charles Pinches
Joel James Shuman
Carole Bailey Stoneking
Laura Yordy
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