{"product_id":"two-views-on-homosexuality-the-bible-and-the-church","title":"Two Views on Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Church","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTwo Views on Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Church\u003c\/h1\u003eZondervan\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Zondervan Academic\u003cbr\u003eNovember 29 2016\u003cbr\u003eEAN: 9780310528630\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 0310528631\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eItems marked as \u003cb\u003eWAREHOUSE\u003c\/b\u003e may take additional time to be delivered to your address or picked up in the store.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSynopsis: \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique among most debates on homosexuality, this book presents a constructive dialogue between people who disagree on significant ethical and theological matters, and yet maintain a respectful and humanizing posture toward one another.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew topics are more divisive today than homosexuality. \u003cem\u003eTwo Views on Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Church\u003c\/em\u003e brings a fresh perspective to a well-worn debate. While Christian debates about homosexuality are most often dominated by biblical exegesis, this book seeks to give much-needed attention to the rich history of received Christian tradition, bringing the Bible into conversation with historical and systematic theology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo that end, both theologians and biblical scholars--well accomplished in their fields and conversant in issues of sexuality and gender--articulate and defend each of the two views: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffirming - represented by William Loader and Megan K. DeFranza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional - represented by Wesley Hill and Stephen R. Holmes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main essays are followed by insightful responses that interact with their fellow essayists with civility. Holding to a high view of Scripture, a commitment to the gospel and the church, and a love for people--especially those most affected by this topic--the contributors wrestle deeply with the Bible and theology, especially the prohibition texts, the role of procreation, gender complementarity, and pastoral accommodation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book concludes with reflections from general editor Preston Sprinkle on the future of discussions on faith and sexuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCounterpoints\u003c\/em\u003e series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"27th Letter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67392457801773,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3588\/0749\/files\/original_372cf210-b651-4ff3-9a25-7bb94448e970.jpg?v=1787363403","url":"https:\/\/27thletterbooks.com\/products\/two-views-on-homosexuality-the-bible-and-the-church","provider":"27th Letter Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}