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Two Views on Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Church

Megan K. DeFranza
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Release Date: 29/12/2016

Genre: Philosophy & Spirituality
Sub-Genre: Society & Culture
Label: Zondervan Academic
Series: Counterpoints: Bible and Theology
Contributors: Megan K. DeFranza (Contributions by), Stanley N. Gundry (Series edited by), Wesley Hill (Contributions by), Preston Sprinkle (General editor), William Loader (Contributions by), Stephen R. Holmes (Contributions by)
Language: English
Publisher: Zondervan
Pages: 240

Homosexuality is one of the most hotly debated topics in the evangelical church today. In Two Views on Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Church four contributors, two defending a traditional view and two defending an affirming view, address not only biblical and theological questions, but also the pressing pastoral questions for the church.

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. DeFranza
  • Traditional – 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.

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.