Deep and wide study of 2,000 years of Christian thought on the human body Does Christianity scorn our bodies? Friedrich Nietzsche thought so, and many others since him have thought the same. Ola Sigurdson contends, to the contrary, that Christianity -- understood properly -- in fact affirms human embodiment. Presenting his constructive contributions to theology in relation to both historical and contemporary conceptions of the body, Sigurdson begins by investigating the anthropological implications of the doctrine of the incarnation. He then delves into the concept of the gaze and discusses a specifically Christian "gaze of faith" that focuses on God embodied in Jesus. Finally, he weaves these strands into a contemporary Christian theology of embodiment. Sigurdson's profound engagement with the whole history of Christian life and thought not only elucidates the spectrum of Christian perspectives on the body but also models a way of thinking historically and systematically that other theologians will find stimulating and challenging.
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Sigurdson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Auburn Sigurdson, Canadian softball pitcher Hal Sigurdson (1932–2012), Canadian sports journalist Larus Sigurdson, Icelandic professional footballer who plays as a defender Lori Sigurdson, Alberta member of the provincial legislature Stefan Sigurdson, candidate for councillor in the Winnipeg municipal election, 1995 Tom Sigurdson, former Canadian provincial level politician
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