Pandemic Reflections : Saint Francis and the Lepers Catch up with COVID / edited by Geoffrey Karabin.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Karabin, Geoffrey, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

COVID-19 (Disease)--Religious aspects--Christianity.

COVID-19 (Disease).

Leprosy in the Bible.

Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226.

Local Subjects:

Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (413 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Ethics International Press Ltd, [2023]

Summary:

Pandemic Reflections: St. Francis and the Lepers Catch Up with COVID, edited by Geoffrey Karabin, explores the connection between St. Francis of Assisi’s embrace of lepers and the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a collection of essays from various disciplines, the book examines how Franciscan values can inform contemporary crisis management and foster a compassionate, solidarity-driven response to future crises. It highlights the relevance of St. Francis’ actions in promoting right relationships and human flourishing. The book is intended for readers interested in theology, ethics, and Franciscan traditions, providing a multi-faceted analysis without advocating for specific policies. Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Karabin, Geoffrey Pandemic Reflections

ISBN:

9781804410493

1804410497

OCLC:

1410592212