A Graceful Embrace: Theological Reflections on Adopting Children

by John Swinton (Contributor), Brian Brock (Contributor)

This book significantly deepens the contemporary discussion of the theology and practice of adopting children. Both interdisciplinary and international, the volume offers a unique and uniquely insightful vision of Christian adoption that unites practical and theoretical perspectives.

ebook

Published November 27, 2017

About the author

John Swinton (born 1957) is a Scottish theologian. He is the Chair in Divinity and Religious Studies at the School of Divinity, History, and Philosophy, University of Aberdeen. He is founder of the university's Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability. He is an ordained minister of the Church of Scotland and Master of Christ’s College, the university's theological college. Swinton is a major figure in the development of disability theology.

Reviews

[Jonah Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a helpful compilation of essays about the topic of adoption from Christian perspectives. Some of the chapters are certainly more helpful than others. Swinton, Brock, Oh, and Shrier were all particularly good, providing powerful biographical/testimonial detail along with helpful biblical and theological arguments. Some were more abstract and dense, without as clear of implications for adoptive parents, adoptees, and Christians in general. But, it is an overall helpful resource for Christians and those with direct connections to adoption alike.