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Two Views on Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Church
240Overview
Affirming view
- William Loader
- Megan K. De Franza
Traditional view
- Wesley Hill
- Stephen R. Holmes
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. Even as these scholars articulate pointed arguments for their position with academic rigor and depth, they do so cordially, clearly, and compassionately, without demeaning the other.
The main essays are followed by exceptionally insightful responses and rejoinders that interact with their fellow essayists with convicted 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 general editor Preston Sprinkle’s reflections on the future of discussions on faith and sexuality.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780310528630 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Zondervan Academic |
| Publication date: | 11/29/2016 |
| Series: | Counterpoints: Bible and Theology |
| Pages: | 240 |
| Sales rank: | 640,651 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.20(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.80(d) |
About the Author
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)
Megan K. De Franza received her Ph D 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).
Wesley Hill (Ph D, 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.
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.
Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations 7
Introduction Preston M. Sprinkle 9
1 Homosexuality and the Bible William Loader 17
Responses
Megan K. Defranza 49
Wesley Hill 55
Stephen R. Holmes 61
Rejoinder
William Loader 66
2 Journeying from the Bible to Christian Ethics in Search of Common Ground Megan K. Defranza 69
Responses
William Loader 102
Wesley Hill 108
Stephen R. Holmes 113
Rejoinder
Megan K. Defranza 119
3 Christ, Scripture, and Spiritual Friendship Wesley Hill 124
Responses
William Loader 148
Megan K. Defranza 153
Stephen R. Holmes 159
Rejoinder
Wesley Hill 163
4 Listening to the Past and Reflecting on the Present Stephen R. Holmes 166
Responses
William Loader 194
Megan K. Defranza 200
Wesley Hill 207
Rejoinder
Stephen R. Holmes 213
Conclusion: Homosexuality, The Bible, and the Church Preston M. Sprinkle 217
Subject/Author Index 227
Scripture Index 235







