{"product_id":"queer-theology-9780631216087","title":"Queer Theology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQueer Theology  makes an important contribution to public debate about Christianity and sex. This remarkable collection reconceptualizes the body and its desires, enlarging the meaningfulness of Christian sexuality for the good of the Church.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“That being said, I would still recommend this book, because it makes a valuable contribution to an important and timely discussion.”  (\u003ci\u003eINTAMS review - Journal for the Study of Marriage \u0026amp; Spirituality,\u003c\/i\u003e 18 January 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Queer Theology\u003c\/i\u003e manages to maintain both coherence and a consistently high level of theory, debate and reflection throughout. While it will certainly become indispensable for those working in theologies of gender, the body and sexuality, its broad catholicity and the intellectual accomplishment of its contributors make it attractive reading for theologians of all stripes.\" (\u003ci\u003eTheology\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A broad and valuable resource … .It] considers “real world” implications … .Mov[ing] toward loving and nourishing notions of God and world.” (\u003ci\u003eReligious Studies Review\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotes on Contributors. \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The End of Sex: Gerard Loughlin (University of Durham).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Queer Lives\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Subjectivity and Belief: Kathy Rudy (Duke University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Gay Thing: Following the Still Small Voice: James Alison (writer).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Queer Church.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Sacramental Flesh: Elizabeth Stuart (University of Winchester).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 There Is No Sexual Difference: Graham Ward (University of Manchester).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Fecundity: Sex and Social Reproduction: David Matzko McCarthy (Mount St Mary’s University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Queer Origins\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Eros and Emergence: Catherine Pickstock (Cambridge University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Omphalos: Gerard Loughlin (University of Durham).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Queer\/ing Tradition\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Against Rabbinic Sexuality: Textual Reasoning and the Jewish Theology of Sex: Daniel Boyarin (University of California at Berkeley).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Queer Father: Gregory of Nyssa and the Subversion of Identity: Virginia Burrus (Drew University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Queering the Beguines: Mechthild of Magdeburg, Hadewijch of Anvers, Marguerite Porete: Amy Hollywood (Harvard Divinity School).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Bodies Demand Language: Thomas Aquinas: Eugene F. Rogers Jr (University of North Carolina at Greensboro).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Love’s Urgent Longings: St John of the Cross: Christopher Hinkle (doctoral student at Harvard Divinity School).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 A Queer Theology: Hans Urs von Balthasar: Rachel Muers (University of Exeter).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Queer\/ing Modernity\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Reformed and Enlightened Church: Jane Shaw (New College, Oxford).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Sex and Secularization: Linda Woodhead (Lancaster University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 “Promising Ashes”: A Queer Language of Life: Grace M. Jantzen (University of Manchester).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Antimarriage: Paul Fletcher (Lancaster University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Queer Orthodoxy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Queer Trinity: Gavin D’Costa (University of Bristol).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 God’s Body: Mark D. Jordan (Emory University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Queen of Heaven: Tina Beattie (University of Surrey Roehampton).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Desirous Saints: David Matzko McCarthy (Mount St Mary’s University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex of Biblical References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865441907031,"sku":"9780631216087","price":42.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780631216087.jpg?v=1722274054","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/queer-theology-9780631216087","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}