Hays, Christopher B.

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

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ISBN 13:: 9780300273427
author:: Hays, Christopher B.
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Yale University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 22.1 x 14.7 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Religion, Christianity, Christian Living,
Condition:: New
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A fresh, deeply biblical account of God's expanding grace and mercy, tracing how the Bible's narrative points to the full inclusion of LGBTQ people in Christian communities. The authors, father and son, explore a more expansive way of listening to the overarching story that scripture tells, highlighting a dynamic and gracious God who is willing to change his mind. They argue that God has already gone on ahead of our debates and expanded his grace to people of different sexualities, challenging traditional rules, customs, and theologies. This thought-provoking book begins with the authors' personal experiences of controversies over sexuality and closes with a reflective epilogue from one of the authors, offering a personal journey of change and growth. By examining the Bible's narrative in a new light, the authors invite readers to rethink their understanding of God's ways and consider the implications for Christian communities today.

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