God, Sex, and Gender

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Engagingly and clearly written by a highly respected theologian,God, Sex, and Gender is the first comprehensive introductionto a theology of both sexuality and gender available in a singlevolume. * Makes a theological contribution to understanding theunprecedented changes in sexual and gender relationships of thelast fifty years * Discusses many topics including: sexual difference; sexualequality; gender and power; the nature of desire; the future ofmarriage in Christian sexual ethics; homosexuality and same-sexunions; the problems of sexual minorities; contraception in a timeof HIV/AIDS; the separation of sexual experience from marriage; andoffers new arguments for marriage and for chastity * Offers a consistent and engaging introduction at the cuttingedge of theological inquiry, which is contemporary, undogmatic,questioning, and relevant to readers' experience, interests, andneeds * Written lucidly and engagingly by an established and respectedacademic who has published widely in this area

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Adrian Thatcher

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"Many of the critiques of God, Sex, and Genderoffered inthis review emerge from Thatcher's own lines ofinterrogation. In this and other ways, the book succeeds in drawingreaders into what is truly an exhilarating mode of reflection. Assuch, it offers a major contribution towards theological depth andcreativity in this important set of discourses, renewing the oftenreflexive ethics of sex and gender through witness to the Wordbecome flesh." (Studies in Christian Ethics, 16April 2014) "Written as a text for post-secondary courses, this bookaims to provide "a comprehensive and consistent theologicalunderstanding of sexuality and gender, which is broad,contemporary, undogmatic, questioning, inclusive, and relevant toreaders' interests, needs, and experience"(xi)." (Studies in Religion, 1 September2013)"Adrian Thatcher's new book will be a rich resource for thosestudying and teaching sex, gender and sexuality in theologicalperspective ... The volume is a valuable one, which I hope willprompt readers to go and explore Thatcher's own extensive work formthe past, as well as the broader context of theological scholarshipon sexuality, gender and marriage within which it sits." (Theology,1 January 2012) ""Here is a clear and coherent account of where we are in terms ofChristian teaching and practice about sex and gender, and it shouldappeal to students and general readers alike." (Church Times, 26August 2011) "A theologian offers a theology of both sexuality and gender,discussing such topics as homosexuality and same-sex unions."(Publishers Weekly, 8 March 2011)"Adrian Thatcher brings an unparalleled knowledge and understandingto the writing of this book. He knows what readers - both beginnersand seasoned - want and need in an introductory text. Theauthor is not only sensible and comprehensive, but also criticaland challenging, as well as discerning and wise, and above allaccessible. His book provides a truly excellent introduction to theprofound and often troubling questions raised by the gender andintimacies of our bodies in relationship to one another and toGod." --Gerard Loughlin, Durham University "Two things shine through this book: Adrian Thatcher'sscholarship and his humanity. This book will help readersunderstand how and why centuries of Christian teaching on sex andgender developed as it did, and offers a wealth of resources formeeting the challenges of today." --Elaine Graham, University of Chester
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