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After reviewing traditional Christology and the various liberation
Christologies including black, Hispanic, Asian, white feminist, and
women of colour, the author explores whether and how "queer" might
be a social location for Christological study, concluding with the
view of Christ's person and work from a queer perspective.
"Christology from the Margins" not only articulates a queer
Christology but also engages in a "queering" of biblical texts that
have only ever been read through the lens of heterosexual
perspectives in the past. With a strikingly engaging style, this
author examines an area of study that will continue to attract
students and scholars for the foreseeable future.
A fascinating read for anyone seeking to understand the conflict
between Christianity and LGBTQI individuals, this book is, as its
editors proclaim, "a fearlessly wide vision of queer Christians
finding a place within Christianity-and claiming their authentic
experience and voice." Through essays by noted lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI)
religion scholars, this important compilation summarizes the
history and current status of LGBTQI theology, exploring its
relationship to the policies, practices, and theology of
traditional Christianity. Contributors contrast the "radically
inclusive" thinking of LGBTQI theology with the "exclusivity"
practiced by many Christian churches, explaining the reasoning of
each and clarifying contentious issues. At the same time, the book
highlights ways in which "queer" theology and practice benefit
Christian congregations. Writing from the perspective of grassroots
Christian LGBTQI movements, many of the contributors draw upon
their own experiences. They provide graphic examples of the effects
exclusion has on individuals, congregations, and denominations, and
also share examples of inclusion and its effects. Equally
important, the work creates the basis for dialogue between
traditional churches and followers of LGBTQI theology, offering
practical suggestions for Christian congregations that wish to put
aside exclusionary policies and practices.
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