Disability-Perspektiven in den Bibelwissenschaften

Abstract Dis/ability Studies have found their way into Bible Studies in recent years. In particular, the cultural model of Dis/ability has proven to be instrumental in the analysis of biblical texts. After giving an overview over the most relevant terms, this paper considers the metaphorical uses as well as selected theological implications of dis/abilities within the Old and New Testament. Finally, it stresses the relevance of dis/ability hermeneutics both for an open dialogue between dis/ability in modernity and in biblical (con-)texts.