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Abstract
Healing touches in the Bible hold significant meaning in both the spiritual and physical contexts. Numerous biblical accounts illustrate how physical healing in connection with touch served as a demonstration of faith, connection, and divine power. These narratives depict important moments in which touch becomes a conduit for divine healing and emphasize the prominent role that touch plays in biblical accounts of healing.
This paper first explores the concept of health and healing as presented in Scripture, followed by an examination of touch and healing in both the Old and New Testaments, while looking at the cultural, theological, and missiological perspectives. It posits that healing in the Bible is a multifaceted phenomenon, encompassing physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration. Additionally, the paper highlights that “healing touches” are central themes in biblical narratives, reflecting their significance across various cultures. This analysis promotes a deeper missiological understanding of the biblical notion of “healing touch,” in which touch transcends a mere physical action to become a profound expression of God’s compassion and healing, thus underscoring its spiritual importance.
Recommended Citation
Badé, Michée B.
(2024)
"Exploring Healing Touches in the Bible,"
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies:
Vol. 20:
No.
1, 4-29.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32597/1553-9881.1553
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/jams/vol20/iss1/5
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.32597/1553-9881.1553