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Chapter 6: Biblical Foundations for a Practical Theology of Aging |
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| Abstract: | SUMMARY This article reviews Biblical sources pertaining to the elderly, particularly the frail elderly. Founded on these sources, implications for elderly with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia are addressed through a personal perspective informed by writings of Christian mystics. |
| Keywords: | Reason self-transcendence body soma sarx Alzheimer's community neurological respect decalogue covenant salvation pastoral relationships dehumanization grace soul personality mysticism validation communication |