Religious Signing: A Comprehensive Guide for All Faiths by Elaine Costello Ph.D.

Religious Signing: A Comprehensive Guide for All Faiths

Elaine Costello Ph.D.
352 pages
Bantam; Rev Upd edition
Sep 2009
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Since the fourth century, when Spanish monks first started signing to communicate during their vows of silence, sign language has been used in religious communities of all faiths. Present-day American Sign Language (ASL) carries on that tradition. Like any living language, it continues to grow and change to meet the communication needs of an ever more diverse religious population. This comprehensive guide, newly revised, updated, and expanded, gives you all the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in any religious setting. From Alleluia to Zizith, more than 750 signs and their specific meanings Large, clear, upper-torso illustrations that show the corresponding movements of hands, body, and face Easy-to-follow instructions to help you master the art of expressing signs A complete index for quick access to any signWith an essential section of religious “name signs,” the addition of signs for the Muslim faith, and an expanded selection of favorite verses, prayers, and blessings, this book is an indispensable resource for signers of all denominations.
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Pages 352
Publisher Bantam; Rev Upd edit...
Published 2009
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