A Comprehensive Guide for All Faiths

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. Like any living language, American Sign Language (ASL) continues to grow and change to meet the communication needs of an ever more diverse religious population. This newly revised guide has been updated and expanded to give you all the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in any religious setting.

Features:

• From Alleluia to Zizith, contains 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
  
• Index of signs

With 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. Written by Dr. Elaine Costello, Ph.D. an educator and author associated with the field of deafness for more than 30 years, it makes communicating by ASL in a religious setting simple and easy, no matter what your level of experience. [Elaine Costello, Ph.D.; (2009) 352 pages; soft cover]