Brownson, James V.
Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2013.
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Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-286) and indexes.
- Why another book on same-sex relationships? — Recovering a broad, cross-cultural vision for the center of Christian sexual ethics — Exploring the boundary language of Romans 1:24-27 — Conclusions.
- Brownson argues that Christians should reconsider whether or not the biblical strictures against same-sex relations as defined in the ancient world should apply to contemporary, committed same-sex relationships. He carefully analyzes each of the seven main texts that appear to address intimate same-sex relations, and in the process explores key concepts that inform our understanding of the texts, including patriarchy, complementarity, purity and impurity, honor and shame.
Subjects:
- 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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