God and the Gay Christian
Author: Vines, Matthew
ISBN: 9781601425188
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 16 Jun 2015
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback / softback
Plt;BPgt;A compelling reinterpretation of key Bible texts related to sexual orientation that has win raves and rants both inside and outside the church. Plt;/BPgt;
Plt;bPgt;2025 REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION P#8226; The landmark book exploring what the Bible actually saysP#8212;and doesnP#8217;t sayP#8212;about same-sex relationshipsPlt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;As a young Christian man, Matthew Vines harbored the same basic hopes of many young people: to one day share his life with someone, to build a family of his own, to give and receive love. But when Vines realized he was gay, those hopes were called into question. The Bible, heP#8217;d been taught, condemned gay relationships. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Feeling the tension between his understanding of the Bible and the reality of his same-sex orientation, Vines devoted years to intensive research into what the Bible says about homosexuality. He asked questions such as:Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;P#8226; What was the real sin of Sodom?Plt;brPgt;P#8226; What did Paul have in mind when he wrote about same-sex relations?Plt;brPgt;P#8226; Is mandatory celibacy biblical?Plt;brPgt;P#8226; Can same-sex marriage fulfill ScriptureP#8217;s vision for marriage?Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Accessibly written and carefully argued, this expanded edition of Plt;iPgt;God and the Gay ChristianPlt;/iPgt; includes an updated introduction, two new chapters, and two new appendices. In the book, Vines engages with leading critiques of his work and shows readers how affirming same-sex relationships can go hand in hand with maintaining moral boundaries and upholding an orthodox Christian faith.
ISBN: 9781601425188
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 16 Jun 2015
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback / softback
Plt;BPgt;A compelling reinterpretation of key Bible texts related to sexual orientation that has win raves and rants both inside and outside the church. Plt;/BPgt;
Plt;bPgt;2025 REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION P#8226; The landmark book exploring what the Bible actually saysP#8212;and doesnP#8217;t sayP#8212;about same-sex relationshipsPlt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;As a young Christian man, Matthew Vines harbored the same basic hopes of many young people: to one day share his life with someone, to build a family of his own, to give and receive love. But when Vines realized he was gay, those hopes were called into question. The Bible, heP#8217;d been taught, condemned gay relationships. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Feeling the tension between his understanding of the Bible and the reality of his same-sex orientation, Vines devoted years to intensive research into what the Bible says about homosexuality. He asked questions such as:Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;P#8226; What was the real sin of Sodom?Plt;brPgt;P#8226; What did Paul have in mind when he wrote about same-sex relations?Plt;brPgt;P#8226; Is mandatory celibacy biblical?Plt;brPgt;P#8226; Can same-sex marriage fulfill ScriptureP#8217;s vision for marriage?Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Accessibly written and carefully argued, this expanded edition of Plt;iPgt;God and the Gay ChristianPlt;/iPgt; includes an updated introduction, two new chapters, and two new appendices. In the book, Vines engages with leading critiques of his work and shows readers how affirming same-sex relationships can go hand in hand with maintaining moral boundaries and upholding an orthodox Christian faith.
