Blessing Same-Sex Unions

The Perils of Queer Romance and the Confusions of Christian Marriage

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

AvMark D. Jordan,Mark D. (Emory University) Jordan

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Why are so many churches vehemently opposed to blessing same-sex unions? In this incisive work, Mark D. Jordan shows how carefully selected ideals of Christian marriage have come to dominate recent debates over same-sex unions. Opponents of gay marriage, he reveals, too often confuse simplified ideals of matrimony with historical facts, purporting that there has been a stable Christian tradition of marriage across millennia, when the reality has been anything but. Raising trenchant questions about social obligations, impulses, intentions, and determination, Blessing Same-Sex Unions is a must-read for both sides of the ongoing American debate over gay marriage.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2013-07-31
Mått16 x 23 x 2 mm
Vikt397 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor268
FörlagThe University of Chicago Press
ISBN9780226102535

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"A powerful, at times brilliant, brief for Christian churches blessing same-sex unions. This is not merely a contribution to gay studies; any Christian who wants to think more clearly about marriage should read Mark D. Jordan." (Publishers Weekly) "Documenting his case colorfully from both popular media and scholarly sources, Mark D. Jordan asks: if all that marriage entails is following the etiquette advice from a professional weding planner, what is the point? Jordan digs deep as he examines the historical and theological origins of Christian marriage." (Christian Century)"