Routledge Theology without Words: Theology in the Deaf Community

Explore a unique perspective on faith with Theology without Words: Theology in the Deaf Community. Published by Routledge, this book examines Christian theology through the lens of the Deaf community, where communication relies on British Sign Language rather than written or spoken English. Because sign language cannot be written down, this study looks at how theology is practiced and understood in a non-written format. While most Western theological traditions depend heavily on written texts, the Deaf community has developed its own distinct approaches to expressing faith. This book follows the experiences of Deaf people of faith who attend church regularly and profess their belief in God through visual and gestural means. It offers a deep look into how theology functions when it is not centered on words, providing a fresh way to understand practical, pastoral, and empirical theology.