Recommended Christian LGBTI+ Books
published resources for inclusive, affirming Christians
Religion is a Queer Thing Author(s): Elizabeth Stuart Publication date: 1997 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 …
UnClobber Author(s): Colby Martin Publication date: 2016 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Memoir/autobiography and Theology Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Biblical studies, Coming out, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Homosexuality in the Bible, Inclusive Christianity, Same-sex relationships, Scripture/tradition/reason, Sex and sexuality in Ancient Rome, and Translation issues Especially suitable for: Evangelicals In …
Homosexuality in the Church Author(s): Jeffrey S Siker Publication date: 1994 Standpoint: 3 Neutral Genre(s): Academic writing and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Ethics, Homosexuality in the Bible, Same-sex relationships, and Scripture/tradition/reason Especially suitable for: Academics and Those who are undecided about the homosexuality issue Respected specialists on Scripture, …
Same-sex Unions Author(s): Paul Victor Marshall Publication date: 2004 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 …
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 …
Imitating Jesus Author(s): Richard A Burridge Publication date: 2007 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing, Ethics, and Theology Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Biblical studies, Ethics, Homosexuality in the Bible, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Academics, Therapists and pastors, Those struggling to accept their sexuality or gender identity, and Those who are …
Science, Scripture, and Homosexuality Author(s): Alice Ogden Bellis Terry L Hufford Publication date: 2002 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 …
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 …
In the Eye of the Storm Author(s): Gene Robinson Publication date: 2008 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Contemporary Christian practice and experience, Memoir/autobiography, and Spirituality Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Coming out, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Ethics, Gender identity, Healing/growing into wholeness, Inclusive Christianity, Journeys towards acceptance, Pastoral issues, and Same-sex …
Sex and the Church Author(s): Kathy Rudy Publication date: 1997 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 …