Abstract

This study explores the narratives in the healing ministry of Jesus as recorded in the synoptic gospels. The majority of the healing narratives address issues that transcend physical aspects and point to Jesus' attempt to restore the whole person. This is reflected in the fact that more than half of the healing narratives deal with the marginalized of society during Jesus' time. He healed demon possessed persons, beggars, lepers, women suffering from incurable diseases, and those who were racially discriminated against by the Jews. Other healing narratives deal with the understanding of faith, the message of forgiveness, and the meaning of the Sabbath. The healing ministry of Jesus as recorded in the synoptic gospels shows Jesus' commitment to restore the whole person to God and not focus on a single dimension of healing.

LLU Discipline

Clinical Ministry

Department

Religion

School

Graduate School

First Advisor

Sorajjakool, Siroj

Second Advisor

Ramirez-Johnson, Johnny

Third Advisor

Taylor, David

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Degree Level

M.A.

Year Degree Awarded

2006

Date (Title Page)

6-2006

Language

English

Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings

Holistic medicine - Religious aspects - Christianity; Health - Religious aspects - Christianity; Spiritual healing

Type

Thesis

Page Count

88

Digital Format

PDF

Digital Publisher

Loma Linda University Libraries

Usage Rights

This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Collection

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Collection Website

http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/

Repository

Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives

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