Queering Wesley, Queering the Church
- Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
- Publisher: Cascade Books (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
Fifty years after Stonewall, the experiences of LGBTQ+ Christians are--rightfully--beginning to be received with interest by their churches. Queering Wesley, Queering the Church presents a prototype for thinking about Wesleyan holiness as an expansive openness to the love and grace of God in queer Christian lives rather than the limiting and restrictive legalism that is sometimes found in Wesleyan theology and praxis. This inventive project consists of queer readings of ten John Wesley sermons. Reading these sermons from a queer perspective offers the church a fresh paradigm for theological innovation, while remaining in line with the tradition and legacy of Wesley that is so central and generative to Wesleyan churches. Arguing that a coherent line of thought can be drawn from Wesley's conception of holiness to the queer, holy lives of LGBTQ+ Christians, Queering Wesley, Queering the Church playfully utilizes queer theory in a way that is fully compatible with Wesleyan teaching. This book aims to be a first step in seriously considering the theological voices of LGBTQ+ Christians in the Wesleyan tradition as a valuable asset to a vital church.
Endorsements (2)
“Expect to be surprised by the many ways in which queering Wesley takes us back to Wesleyan essentials. Love, new birth, perfection, salvation, and grace all emerge in new light, and with fresh energy and urgency. If the heart of holiness in the Wesleyan tradition is transformation rather than the endorsement of the dominant status quo, this book is a must-read.”
“Few books are truly groundbreaking. This one is! Osinski gives a queer reading of John Wesley’s sermons and incorporates key themes from the Wesleyan holiness tradition. By problematizing the narratives and assumptions of both Wesley and his followers today, this book sparks queer conversations and affirms a loving God who embraces marginalized people. These ideas invite us to see in truly new ways!”
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