Blessing Same-Sex Unions - The Perils of Queer Romance and the Confusions of Christian Marriage

Informationen zum Autor Mark D. Jordan is the Reverend Priscilla Wood Neaves Distinguished Professor of Religion and Politics at Washington University in St. Louis. He is the author of many books! including The Invention of Sodomy in Christian Theology and The Silence of Sodom: Homosexuality in Modern Catholicism! both published by the University of Chicago Press. Klappentext Why are so many churches vehemently opposed to blessing same-sex unions? This title shows how carefully selected ideals of Christian marriage have come to dominate recent debates over same-sex unions. It is suitable for both sides of the ongoing American debate over gay marriage. "A thoughtful and provocatively sustained analysis of gay marriage, Jordan's book will undoubtedly cost him a few friends."--Wade Edwards "Virginia Quarterly Review " Zusammenfassung Why are so many churches vehemently opposed to blessing same-sex unions? This title shows how carefully selected ideals of Christian marriage have come to dominate recent debates over same-sex unions. It is suitable for both sides of the ongoing American debate over gay marriage.

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• Authors: Mark Jordan, Mark D. Jordan, Mark D. (Emory University) Jordan, Jordan Mark D.
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2013
• EAN: 9780226102535
• ISBN: 978-0-226-10253-5
• No. of pages: 268
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / General, Christianity, Gay & Lesbian studies, Christian worship, rites & ceremonies, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, Christian social thought & activity, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics