Recommended Christian LGBTI+ Books
published resources for inclusive, affirming Christians
The Bible, the Church and Homosexuality by Nicholas Coulton Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Homosexuality in the Bible, Same-sex relationships, and Scripture/tradition/reason Especially suitable for: Theological educators and Those who are undecided about the homosexuality issue The Bible, the Church and Homosexuality is intended to reach …
Sex and the Single Savior by Dale B Martin Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Equal marriage, Gender identity, Homosexuality in the Bible, Same-sex relationships, Sex and sexuality in Ancient Rome, and Translation issues Especially suitable for: Academics, Theological educators, …
Towards a Theology of Same-Sex Marriage by Clare Herbert 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 and pastors A …
Covenant and Calling by Robert Song Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing, Ethics, and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Marriage and relationships, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Academics and Those who are undecided about the homosexuality issue No other issue in recent times has proved as potentially divisive for the churches as …
Sexuality and the Christian Body by Eugene F Rogers, Jr 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 Christians and their …
Strangers and Friends by Michael Vasey 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 Church’s teaching on …
Same-sex Unions by Paul Victor Marshall Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Contemporary Christian practice and experience, Liturgy/worship, and Memoir/autobiography Topic(s): Inclusive Christianity, Marriage and relationships, Pastoral issues, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Clergy and Therapists and pastors Same-Sex Unions, a contribution to the continuing debate on the church’s pastoral care, offers biographical …
Science, Scripture, and Homosexuality by Alice Ogden Bellis, Terry L Hufford Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing Topic(s): Biblical studies, Homosexuality in the Bible, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Academics and Those who are undecided about the homosexuality issue The collaborative work of a biblical scholar and a biology professor, Science, …
Sex and the Church by Kathy Rudy Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing and Theology Topic(s): Ethics, Gender identity, Politics, Queer theology, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Academics, Activists, and Americans Why has the Right’s anti-gay agenda been so successful in galvanizing a broad spectrum of US Christians to political action? …
Religion is a Queer Thing by Elizabeth Stuart Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing, Liturgy/worship, Spirituality, Studies in Religion, and Theology Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Biblical studies, Gender identity, Journeys towards acceptance, Queer theology, Same-sex relationships, Spirituality, Studies in Religion, and Transgender people Since the 1980s there has been a sea-change amongst …