The Oxford Handbook of Theology, Sexuality, and Gender

The Oxford Handbook of Theology, Sexuality, and Gender Author(s):  Adrian Thatcher Publication date: 2017 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Academic writing and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Gender identity, and Sexuality Especially suitable for: Academics and Theological educators The Oxford Handbook of Theology, Sexuality, and Gender presents an unrivalled overview of the theological study of sexuality …

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The Right True End of Love

The Right True End of Love Author(s):  Stephen Ross White Publication date: 2005 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Academic writing, Ethics, and Theology Topic(s): Ethics, Same-sex relationships, and Scripture/tradition/reason Especially suitable for: Academics, Theological educators, and Therapists and pastors In this thoughtful and provocative book, Stephen White begins with the premise that the church is …

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Unorthodox

Unorthodox Author(s):  Sean Richardson Publication date: 2019 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Memoir/autobiography and Spirituality Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Healing/growing into wholeness, Journeys towards acceptance, Spirituality, and Studies in Religion In modern Britain, what does it mean to be queer and religious? Unorthodox tells the stories of LGBT+ …

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Sexuality and the Christian Body

Sexuality and the Christian Body Author(s):  Eugene F Rogers, Jr Publication date: 1999 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Academic writing, Ethics, and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Homosexuality in the Bible, Marriage and relationships, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Academics Sexuality and the Christian Body addresses the challenges to traditional Christianity by gay and lesbian …

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Strangers and Friends

Strangers and Friends Author(s):  Michael Vasey Publication date: 1995 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Academic writing and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Homosexuality in the Bible, Same-sex relationships, and Scripture/tradition/reason Especially suitable for: Church of England and Those who are undecided about the homosexuality issue An exploration of the …

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Just Love

Just Love Author(s):  Margaret A Farley Publication date: 2006 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Academic writing and Ethics Topic(s): Ethics and Marriage and relationships Especially suitable for: Academics, Catholics, and Therapists and pastors An excellent work by a leading Roman Catholic feminist and ethicist, written with flair, clarity, and absence of jargon. The many changing …

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Bible, Gender, Sexuality

Bible, Gender, Sexuality Author(s):  James V Brownson Publication date: 2013 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Academic writing and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Church order and discipline, Homosexuality in the Bible, Same-sex relationships, and Scripture/tradition/reason Especially suitable for: Academics and Those who are undecided about the homosexuality issue This thought-provoking book by James Brownson develops a …

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Homosexuality and Christian Faith

Homosexuality and Christian Faith Author(s):  Walter Wink Publication date: 1999 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Advice – spiritual and practical, Memoir/autobiography, Spirituality, and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Homosexuality in the Bible, and Spirituality Ideal for individual or group use, this unique resource presents short pieces from some of the USA’s most pre-eminent church leaders in …

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Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships

Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships Author(s):  Karen R. Keen Publication date: 2018 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Academic writing, Ethics, History, and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Ethics, Homosexuality in the Bible, Pastoral issues, and Scripture/tradition/reason Especially suitable for: Academics, Evangelicals, and Those struggling to accept their sexuality or gender identity “When it …

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God Doesn’t Make Mistakes

God Doesn’t Make Mistakes Author(s):  Laurie Scott Publication date: 2018 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Memoir/autobiography Topic(s): Gender identity, Journeys towards acceptance, and Transgender people Especially suitable for: Evangelicals, Those struggling to accept their sexuality or gender identity, and Transgender people What do you do if you are an evangelical Christian, politically conservative and transgender? …

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