Jenell Paris
Biography
Jenell Paris wrote The End of Sexual Identity and Teach from the Heart, and co-wrote Introducing Cultural Anthropology with Brian Howell.
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History & Biography
“For those whose Christian higher education careers have launched more recently, Ostrander’s career journey will instruct and expand a vision of what this precious niche of American higher education has been and could be. The book shares pragmatic wisdom from an author with years of administrative experience, a background of professorial expertise, and a lifetime of Christian prayer and practice. The book’s conclusion is worth the entire read, recommending that Christian colleges and universities offer authentic community as a salve to loneliness, a treasure with both mission integrity and market value in these immensely challenging times.”
An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches
Theology
“Well-informed and gracious, Ray Anderson's voice makes an important contribution to the emergent conversation. This book will be a blessing for anyone seeking to become 'a new kind of Christian.'”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Bringing Sex into Focus delivers on the promise of its title: clarifying the meaning of sex and sexual faithfulness. Caroline Simon describes multiple lenses--both Christian and secular--used to interpret human sexuality, and fairly brings them into dialogue with one another. The book promotes civility and fairness for Christians engaging diverse sexual views and also upholds Christian ideals. Readers will be challenged to sharpen their vision, supported by this well-researched and lucidly presented book.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“The beautiful heart of Redeeming Sex is an exploration of the claim that Jesus is the embodiment of sexuality and spirituality, and in him, we find our model for right living and right loving. With powerful personal narrative, witty and earthy language, and sincere scriptural study, Debra Hirsch encourages readers to connect all of their lives—even the sexual dimension of life—with the life of Christ. The book provides a clear and thoughtful example of how to maintain a traditional Christian sexual ethic and at the same time treat both gay and straight persons equally. Traditionalists seeking this balance will learn much from her stories and advice.”
Same-Sex Attraction and the Church
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Read this book to learn about the faith and life of a devout celibate man. Readers will surely vary in their response to Shaw's theological views, but all will deepen their understanding and respect for celibacy as a spiritual practice and will come away challenged to build stronger supports for all people, married and single, in their local churches.”
Sex Difference in Christian Theology
Theology
“With meticulous theological scholarship that masterfully integrates social science, literature, and history, DeFranza considers what the intersex condition and intersex persons themselves offer to theological understandings of humanity and the image of God. DeFranza is a trustworthy guide for navigating sex, gender, and sexuality in a postmodern context, writing with prophetic clarity, scholarly insight, and human compassion. I could recommend that you read this book, but that wouldn't be nearly enough to glean its insights. Read it twice!”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“A masterful fusion of classic sociology, analysis of contemporary social problems, and personal experience that will support and stimulate Christians toward loving their neighbors. Sociologists have long pondered the nature of modern society: large scale, diverse, and filled with strangers. Vos brings basic sociological concepts to bear on questions of inclusion, mercy, favoritism, and love. Readers will come away strengthened for living Christian faith in the context of today’s social challenges and opportunities.”
“Studying the Image is a display of faithfulness, both to Christ and to science. Anthropology raises challenging and uncomfortable questions . . . Hiebert Meneses dives into the hard questions, and emerges not only with thoughtful answers, but guidelines for serious and diligent inquiry.”
Subverting the Power of Prejudice
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Sandra Barnes's work is fully intelligent and fully Christian, and her insights are both smart and wise. This holistic book is an essential read for Christians committed to understanding prejudice and making change.”
Marriage, Family & Relationships
“Contemplating marriage is, itself, an act of courageous and intelligent cultural engagement, and Dennis Hiebert serves as an expert guide. Sweet Surrender will help readers think anew about what marriage, intimacy, sex, and love mean in various cultural contexts.”
Understanding Gender Dysphoria
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“This new edition of Understanding Gender Dysphoria informs the Christian community about what researchers know and don't know about gender dysphoria. Christians are encouraged to enter this discussion with humility and patience, with ongoing study of both science and Scripture. Mark Yarhouse integrates biblical and theological perspectives with cutting-edge psychology research for the benefit of those experiencing gender dysphoria and those who care for them.”
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Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
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