Title

At Home in Our Bodies: Implications of the Incarnation for Embodiment and Christian Higher Education

School/Department

Rosemead School of Psychology

Publication Date

Fall 2006

Abstract

In this essay, psychologist Elizabeth Hall and theologian Erik Thoennes explore issues related to living as fallen embodied persons, including how we should understand our embodied experiences, and what constitutes a right relationship with our bodies. They suggest that certain aspects of our culture and our theological history have contributed to confusion regarding these issues. The incarnation is presented as a model of embodied existence unmarred by sin, and implications of the incarnation are explored for their relevance to embodiment. The paper ends with recommendations for applying these insights to our work as Christian academicians.

Keywords

Incarnation; Christian college teachers

Publication Title

Christian Scholar's Review

Volume

36

Issue

1

First Page

29

Last Page

45

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