When I presented to the Religion Division of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities this past summer I had the pleasure of hear Bill Gaventa give a preview of coming attractions coming attractions He discussed Amos Yong’s new Book titled: Theology and Down Syndrome: Re-Imagining Disability in Late Modernity.

I have not read the book yet but I am going to purchase it.

Here’s what one reviewer says about Yong’s contibution:

Amos Yong says he hopes this is an edifying work on theology and Down syndrome. It is certainly that but much more. Yong has done nothing less than provide the most comprehensive analysis we have of the philosophical issues surrounding Down syndrome. But more importantly, drawing on an account of the Holy Spirit, he helps us better appreciate how focusing on disability makes us re-think fundamental theological categories. I highly commend this book not only to those concerned with disability but to anyone who wants to think better about what it means to be a Christian in today’s world. –Stanley Hauerwas, Gilbert T. Rowe Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School

As I read the book I am certain I will post more about it. If you have read or plan to read the book I would love to know what you think.