Two Views on Homosexuality, the Bible..., Zondervan
Two Views on Homosexuality, the Bible..., Zondervan
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Two Views on Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Church

Author: Zondervan

Narrator: Christopher Ragland, Katherine Fenton

Unabridged: 9 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Unique 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.Few topics are more divisive today than homosexuality. Two Views on Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Church 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.To 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:Affirming – represented by William Loader and Megan K. DeFranzaTraditional – represented by Wesley Hill and Stephen R. Holmes The 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.The book concludes with reflections from general editor Preston Sprinkle on the future of discussions on faith and sexuality.Footnotes are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.The Counterpoints 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.

About Preston Sprinkle

Dr. Preston Sprinkle is a biblical scholar, speaker, and a New York Times bestselling author, who’s written more than a dozen books. He's also the co-founder and president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, and the founder and host of the "Theology in the Raw" podcast. He earned a Ph.D. in New Testament from Aberdeen University in Scotland, and has taught Bible and Theology at Cedarville University (OH), Nottingham University (U.K.), and Eternity Bible College (CA).

About William Loader

William Loader is professor emeritus at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, and has written an extensive and highly acclaimed five-volume series on sexuality in the ancient world. Bill concluded the series by publishing a popular level summary of these volumes titled Making Sense of Sex: Attitudes towards Sexuality in Early Jewish and Christian Literature (Eerdmans, 2013)

About Megan K. DeFranza

Megan K. DeFranza received her PhD from Marquette University, Wisconsin, and is the author of the recently published, Sex Difference in Christian Theology: Male, Female, and Intersex in the Image of God (Eerdmans, 2015).

About Wesley Hill

Wesley Hill (PhD, Durham University, UK) is assistant professor of biblical studies at Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. He is the author of Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality (Zondervan, 2010), Paul and the Trinity?: Persons, Relations, and the Pauline Letters? (Eerdmans, 2015), and Spiritual Friendship: Finding Love in the Church as a Celibate Gay Christian (Brazos, 2015). He is on the editorial board for Christianity Today and writes regularly for that magazine as well as for Books & Culture, First Things, and other publications.  

About Stanley N. Gundry

Stanley N. Gundry is executive vice president and editor-in-chief for the Zondervan Corporation. He has been an influential figure in the Evangelical Theological Society, serving as president of ETS and on its executive committee, and is adjunct professor of Historical Theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He is the author of seven books and has written many articles appearing in popular and academic periodicals.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bob

Summary: Four biblical scholars and theologians, two holding two a traditional understanding of human sexuality, and two holding an affirming stance, but all taking the biblical testimony about human sexuality seriously, articulate the basis on which they hold their positions, and respond to the sta......more

Goodreads review by Anthony

William Loader's view (affirming): • Paul condemned not only homosexual behavior, but the homosexual disposition itself • Paul believed there were only two genders (male and female) and that any perversion in sexual attraction could be attributed to rebellion against God • Since biology has shown us t......more

Goodreads review by Addie

I really don't have enough good things to say about this book and would love to read more from this series. The format: four scholars present essays on homosexuality and the Church; two are affirming in their conclusions, two are traditional. After each essay, the other three contributors respond to......more

Goodreads review by David

Preston Sprinkle facilitated dialogue between two scholars that argue monogamous, consensual same-sex relationships can be blessed by God and fully included in the life of the church and two scholars that argue all forms of same-sex sexual behavior are prohibited by Scripture and Christian theology.......more

Goodreads review by Joel

This is a thoughtful and thorough overview of the major perspectives on sexuality in the Western church today, as well as a great model for conversation on such a heated and divisive topic. Like many "multi-view" books, each author was given a chance to respond to the other essays, but one of the th......more