The Widening of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story by Hays, Christopher B.

The Widening of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story

A fresh, deeply biblical account of God's expanding grace and mercy, developing a theological framework for the...
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Author: Christopher B. Hays
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The Widening of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story by Hays, Christopher B.

The Widening of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story

$56.67

The Widening of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story

$56.67
Author: Christopher B. Hays
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
A fresh, deeply biblical account of God's expanding grace and mercy, developing a theological framework for the full inclusion of LGBTQ people in Christian communities

Discussions of the Bible and human sexuality often focus on a scattered handful of specific passages. But arguments about this same set of verses have reached an impasse, two leading biblical scholars believe; these debates are missing the forest for the trees.

In this learned and beautifully written book, Richard and Christopher Hays explore a more expansive way of listening to the overarching story that scripture tells. They remind us of a dynamic and gracious God who is willing to change his mind, consistently broadening his grace to include more and more people. Those who were once outsiders find themselves surprisingly embraced within the people of God, while those who sought to enforce exclusive boundaries are challenged to rethink their understanding of God's ways.

The authors--a father and son--point out ongoing conversations within the Bible in which traditional rules, customs, and theologies are rethought. They argue that God has already gone on ahead of our debates and expanded his grace to people of different sexualities. If the Bible shows us a God who changes his mind, they say, perhaps today's Christians should do the same. The book begins with the authors' personal experiences of controversies over sexuality and closes with Richard Hays's epilogue reflecting on his own change of heart and mind.

Author: Christopher B. Hays, Richard B. Hays
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 09/10/2024
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780300273427

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