Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality Explode the Myths, Heal the Church

Name: Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality Explode the Myths, Heal the Church
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ISBN: 9780664233976

ISBN-10: 066423397X

ISBN-13: 9780664233976

Edition: 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Jack Rogers, Jack Bartlett Rogers

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In this revised and expanded best seller, Rogers argues for equal rights in both the church and society for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgendered people. He describes how he moved away from opposition to that support, charts the church¿s history of using biblical passages to oppress marginalized groups, argues for a Christ-centered reading of Scripture, debunks stereotypes about gays and lesbians, and explores texts used most frequently against homosexuals and gay ordination. In this newly revised edition, he maps the recent progress of major U.S. denominations toward full equality for LGBT persons, adds a new chapter that examines how Scripture is best interpreted by Jesus¿…

Book details

List price: $23.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date: 4/14/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English

Jack Rogers is Professor Emeritus of Theology at San Francisco Theological Seminary in California. He was moderator of the 213th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Roger's books include Reading the Bible and the Confessions, Claiming the Center: Churches and Conflicting Worldviews, and Presbyterian Creeds, all published by WJK.



Preface to the Second Edition


Preface to the First Edition


Acknowledgments



Studying Homosexuality for the First Time



A Pattern of Misusing the Bible to Justify Oppression



A Breakthrough in Understanding the World of God



Interpreting the Bible in Times of Controversy



What the Bible Says and Doesn't Say about Homosexuality



Real People and Real Marriage



Recommendations for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)



All Are One in Christ Jesus


Appendix: Progress toward LGBT Equality in Other Denominations in the United States


Study Guide, by David Maxwell


Notes


Index