Jonathan Loved David: Homosexuality in Biblical Times
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (564 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0664241859 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Vincent in Riverdale, New York. Tom M. . He has taught courses in religion at The College of Mount St. Horner is an Episcopalian priest who holds degrees from the Duke University Divinity School and Columbia University
Josh James said Best book on the subject!. For a book that is only 1"Best book on the subject!" according to Josh James. For a book that is only 126 pages I felt the author was quite thorough on the subject. The author did a great job at explaining the background and meaning behind the very few scriptures used by people in opposition to homosexuality. The author also included other people's opinions that differed from his own. I appreciated how the author did not spend the entire time defending how the bible does not condemn homosexuality, and instead he spent the majority of the time going over the background of scriptures as well as the culture they were written. Don't let the age of the book turn you off, this is the best book on this subject that I ha. 6 pages I felt the author was quite thorough on the subject. The author did a great job at explaining the background and meaning behind the very few scriptures used by people in opposition to homosexuality. The author also included other people's opinions that differed from his own. I appreciated how the author did not spend the entire time defending how the bible does not condemn homosexuality, and instead he spent the majority of the time going over the background of scriptures as well as the culture they were written. Don't let the age of the book turn you off, this is the best book on this subject that I ha. NaDine Rawls said Very Enlightening. Over the number of years I have been involved in Homosexuality and the Bible workshops and/or classes, Horner brings forth some very enlightening and eye opening facts. Such as, Pauls writings, that some can and cannot be attributed to him and how he uses the list of vices called "game counters" and homosexuality is NOT on this list. Although Ruth and Naomi's relationship was not a physical one, however, it is truly a lesson in UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, which many of us as HUMANS are still learning. We still make the statement "I love you but" As for those of us who are in clery and server the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexaul and Transgendered communit. "a well done scholarly approach" according to Jonathan Lapin. this is a good survey of the history of the biblical interpretations of homosexuality in the bible. horner does a fine job of laying out the historical background which formed certain prejudices, and explains them without being strident in his clearly pro-gay stance. the book is well-written (if abit dry) and i wish he had gone a bit deeper into tle literary aspects of the bible tales, but all in all, this is a worthy and totally non-lurid take. well worth the attention of any who are open to a differing viewpoint.
. About the AuthorTom M. Horner is an Episcopalian priest who holds degrees from the Duke University Divinity School and Columbia University. He has taught courses in religion at The College of Mount St. Vincent in Riverdale, New York
He includes an important discussion of the words and actions of Christ in their biblical and historical context, to determine what conclusions can validly be inferred about Jesus and sexuality.This book contains suggestions for further reading and a complete list of biblical references to homosexuality. Teachers, students, and anyone open to reconsidering homosexuality in the light of the Scriptures will profit from this clearly written work.. In this thoughtful exploration of a sensitive issue, Tom Horner considers all the references to homosexuality in the Bible--the stories of Sodom and Gibeah, David and Jonathan, Ruth and Naomi, and passages from Deutero