Brownson, James V.

Bible, gender, sexuality : reframing the church's debate on same-sex relationships / James V. Brownson ; foreword by Wesley Granberg-Michaelson. - Grand Rapids, MI : W.B. Eerdmans, 2012. - xii, 300 p. ; pbk ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p.281-286) and indexes.

I. Why another book on same-sex relationships?
1. Introduction and overview --
2. The traditionalist case and its problems --
3. Revisionist readings. II. Recovering a broad, cross-cultural vision for the centre of Christian sexual ethics.
4. Patriarchy --
5. One flesh --
6. Procreation --
7. Celibacy. III Exploring the "Boundary Language" of Romans 1:24-27.
8. Lust and desire --
9. Purity and impurity --
10. Honour and shame --
11. Nature.
IV. Conclusions.
12. Conclusions.

9780802868633 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Bible and homosexuality.
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Sex--Biblical teaching.
Sex--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Marriage--Biblical teaching.
Marriage--Religious aspects--Christianity.

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