241.66 SWA /1//1
Swartley W. M., ;
Homosexuality : biblical interpretation and moral discernment / Willard M. Swartley. — Scottdale, Pa. : Herald Press, ©2003. — 247 p.. — ISBN 0-8361-9245-1
Homosexuality Bible and homosexuality Mennonites
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ДКД 241.66
ДКД 241.66
Зміст:
My journey on homosexuality -- Old Testament and early Judaism -- Jesus and the Gospels -- Understanding Paul on homosexual practice -- Analysis of contemporary Western culture -- Hermeneutical analysis and reflection -- The church's belief and response -- A model for congregational discernment -- Concluding remarks : the path forward.
Анотація:
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 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.