Recommended Christian LGBTI+ Books
published resources for inclusive, affirming Christians
Gay and Lesbian Rights Author(s): Richard Peddicord Publication date: 1996 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Academic writing, Ethics, and Theology Topic(s): Church order and discipline, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, and Ethics Especially suitable for: Academics, Activists, and Catholics This book is unique in setting the question of homosexuality in its historical, legal, …
Raising Abel Author(s): James Alison Publication date: 2010 Standpoint: 0 Not yet classified Genre(s): Academic writing, Spirituality, and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies and Spirituality Raising Abel is a theological exploration of a huge change of mind: the change which the apostolic group underwent as a result of the Resurrection – and how that paradigm can …
Towards a Theology of Same-Sex Marriage Author(s): Clare Herbert Publication date: 2020 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing, Contemporary Christian practice and experience, Ethics, and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Equal marriage, Ethics, Inclusive Christianity, Liberation Theology, Marriage and relationships, Queer theology, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Theological educators, Clergy, and Therapists …
Exchanging the Truth of God for a Lie Author(s): Jeremy Marks Publication date: 2009 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Memoir/autobiography and Theology Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Biblical studies, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Ethics, Homosexuality in the Bible, Pastoral issues, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Evangelicals In this book Jeremy …
Transfaith Author(s): Chris Dowd Christina Beardsley Publication date: 2018 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Advice – spiritual and practical, Liturgy/worship, and Theology Topic(s): Gender identity, Pastoral issues, and Transgender people Especially suitable for: Clergy and Transgender people A resource for ministers and congregations who want to begin to understand and/or welcome transgender people …
The Possibility of Difference Author(s): Marcus Green Publication date: 2018 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Theology Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Biblical studies, Inclusive Christianity, Pastoral issues, and Translation issues Especially suitable for: Evangelicals Marcus Green makes three startlingly honest confessions. His first, that he is an Anglican; his second, that he is an …
Gay and Lesbian Theologies Author(s): Elizabeth Stuart Publication date: 2003 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Ethics, Gender identity, Inclusive Christianity, Liberation Theology, and Queer theology Especially suitable for: Academics Gay and lesbian theology has been one of the most distinctive voices to have emerged in Christian …
Trans Affirming Churches Author(s): Christina Beardsley Chris Dowd Publication date: 2020 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Advice – spiritual and practical, Contemporary Christian practice and experience, Memoir/autobiography, Spirituality, and Theology Topic(s): Gender identity, Inclusive Christianity, Pastoral issues, Spirituality, and Transgender people Especially suitable for: Clergy, People of non-binary or fluid gender, Therapists and …
Thinking Again About Marriage Author(s): John Bradbury Susannah Cornwall Publication date: 2016 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing, Contemporary Christian practice and experience, Liturgy/worship, and Theology Topic(s): Equal marriage, Marriage and relationships, and Queer theology Especially suitable for: Academics What is involved in the practice of thinking theologically about marriage? Key writers …
This Far by Grace Author(s): J Neil Alexander Publication date: 2003 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Memoir/autobiography and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Ethics, Inclusive Christianity, Pastoral issues, Same-sex relationships, and Scripture/tradition/reason Especially suitable for: Anglicans In this thoughtful and timely book, Bishop Alexander explores his journey through the theological, scriptural, and pastoral aspects …