Homosexuality : Biblical Interpretation And Moral Discernment

1. My Journey On Homosexuality
2. Old Testament And Early Judaism
3. Jesus And The Gospels
4. Understanding Paul On Homosexual Practice
5. Analysis Of Contemporary Western Culture
6. Hermeneutical Analysis And Reflection
7. The Church’s Belief And Response
8. A Model For Congregational Discernment
9. Concluding Remarks: The Path Forward

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Grounded in a lifetime of biblical study, New Testament scholar Willard M. Swartley takes a fresh look at the Scriptures and what they would teach the church on the current and controversial subject of homosexuality. In a spirit of love and generosity, Swartley presents all sides of the issue, drawing from contemporary scholarship and cultural analysis. He concludes with a model for congregational discernment and suggestions for the path forward.