Gay & Lesbian Theologies: Repetitions With Critical Difference
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (553 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0754616614 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 125 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Stuart argues that the only way out of the current deadlock on the issue of homosexuality in the Churches is for both sides to embrace this ancient queer tradition - a Christian tradition which teaches that in the end gender and sexual identities have no ultimate importance.". Elizabeth Stuart, one of the most prominent theologians in this field, presents the first critical survey of gay and lesbian theology arguing that its emergence was nothing short of miraculous. It has placed lesbian and gay experience at the
'Here is a book that lays out a very useful theological position that can be extremely valuable for our debates over GLBT involvement in church lifeStuart insists we in the church who are so bitterly divided over sexuality issues are here invited to recognize that we have all put our faith in the wrong place; in sexuality rather than in God. It offers solid arguments for a different approach to sexual identity. It is definitely to be recommended.' Catholic Library World 'In this thoughtful book, Stuart traces the development of gay and lesbian theology, highlighting the ways in which it draws on late twentieth-century Christian theology and the growing field of gay and lesbian studies With its broad historical survey of contemporary theologies and its provocative theological argument, this book should be of interest to a wide range of readers, including college students and seminarians.' Religious
"Five Stars" according to Steven J Rhudy. Thanks
Elizabeth Stuart, University of Winchester, UK