Could Adam and Eve Have Been Disabled? Images of Creation in Catholic Religious Education Textbooks in France. (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cooreman-Guittin, Talitha
• Is Part Of: Journal of disability & religion. Volume 22:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 89
• Page End: 95
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: disability -- inclusive education -- practical theology -- Scripture; Church work with people with disabilities -- Periodicals; People with disabilities -- Religious life -- Periodicals; 259.4
• DOI: 10.1080/23312521.2017.1378603
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2331-2521

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Images of people with disabilities are never used to illustrate the creation narrative in Catholic religious education textbooks in France. Instead, all illustrations suggest "beauty and perfection" according to our Western contemporary standards. However, there is no biblical reason to assume disability was not present in "the Garden of Eden." The author explores biblical, theological, and catechetical arguments in favor of representing people with disabilities to illustrate the creation account.