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God, Sex, and Gender

An Introduction

Adrian Thatcher

Wiley · Print & ebook · May 2, 2011

Reading lane: Religion & Society

Engagingly and clearly written by a highly respected theologian, God, Sex, and Gender is the first comprehensive introduction to a theology of both sexuality and gender available in a single volume. - Makes a theological contribution to understanding the unprecedented changes in sexual and gender relationships of the last fifty years - Discusses many topics including: sexual difference; sexual equality; gender and power; the nature of desire; the future of marriage in Christian sexual ethics; homosexuality and same-sex unions; the problems of sexual minorities; contraception in a time of HIV/AIDS; the separation of sexual experience from marriage; and offers new arguments for marriage and for chastity - Offers a consistent and engaging introduction at the cutting edge of theological inquiry, which is contemporary, undogmatic, questioning, and relevant to readers' experience, interests, and needs - Written lucidly and engagingly by an established and respected academic who has published widely in this area