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Gagnon offers the most thorough analysis to date of the biblical texts relating to homosexuality. He demonstrates why attempts to classify the Bible’s rejection of same-sex intercourse as irrelevant for our contemporary context fail to do justice to the biblical texts and to current scientific data. Gagnon’s book powerfully challenges attempts to identify love and inclusivity with affirmation of homosexual practice. “. . . the most sophisticated and convincing examination of the biblical data for our time.”―Jürgen Becker, Professor of New Testament, Christian-Albrechts University
- Sales Rank: #1977614 in Books
- Brand: Brand: Abingdon Press
- Published on: 2001-07-20
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 1.32" h x 6.36" w x 9.28" l,
- Binding: Hardcover
- 520 pages
- Used Book in Good Condition
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"...In its learnedness, [Gagnon's] book will...be in the vanguard of its position and cannot be ignored...." -- Martti Nissinen, University of Helsinki, and author of Homoeroticism in the Biblical World (From the Jacket Flap)
"...the fullest and best presentation of the conservative position....expressing the case same-sex intercourse sympathetically and convincingly." -- I. Howard Marshall, Professor of New Testament, Emeritus, University of Aberdeen, Scotland (Blurb Inside Book)
"...the most thorough examination of the scriptural and theological...perspectives on same-sex relations....a tour de force." -- Marion L. Soards, Professor of New Testament, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (From Jacket Flap)
"Gagnon has offered a learned, judicious, and comprehensive examination of the biblical testimony....fair and compassionate...a major resource...." -- Brevard S. Childs, Sterling Professor of Divinity (Hebrew Bible), Emeritus, Yale Divinity School (From Inside Book)
"Gagnon's book is an extremely valuable contribution to the current debate....I recommend this book wholeheartedly." -- C. E. B. Cranfield, Professor of Theology (New Testament), Emeritus, University of Durham (From Inside Book)
"Gagnon's incisive logic, prudent judgment, and exhaustive research should make this book a dominant voice in the contemporary debate." -- Jerome Murphy-O'Connor, O.P., Professor of New Testament, Ecole Biblique, Jerusalem (From the Back Cover)
"I believe that this volume will become a classic in the ongoing discussion of the church's...response to homosexuality." -- Duane F. Watson, Professor of New Testament, Malone College (From Inside Book)
"I know of no comparable study of the texts and interpretive debates that surround homosexual behavior." -- Max L. Stackhouse, Stephen Colwell Professor of Christian Ethics, Princeton Theological Seminary (From the Jacket Flap)
"No Christian concerned with homosexuality can afford to ignore this book." -- John Barton, Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture, University of Oxford (From the Back Cover)
"This is a brilliant, original, and highly important work,...indispensable even for those who disagree with the author." -- James Barr, Distinguished Professor of Hebrew Bible, Emeritus, Vanderbilt University (From the Back Cover)
From the Back Cover
"Gagnon offers the most thorough analysis to date of the biblical texts relating to homosexuality. His strong and clearly articulated argument establishes that the Bible contains a unanimous witness defining same-sex intercourse as sin. He does so while rigorously engaging biblical scholars and historians who have written both for and against this understanding of same-sex intercourse. In addition, he demonstrates systematically why attempts to classify as irrelevant for our contemporary context the Bible's rejection of same-sex intercourse fail to do justice to the biblical texts. His conclusions are clear and compassionate, as he cautions readers on all sides of the debate against a truncated gospel, and challenges all to strive for a holistic view of the command to love God and neighbor."
About the Author
Robert A. J. Gagnon is Associate Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He co-edits Horizons in Biblical Theology, and has published in the Journal of Biblical Literature, Novum Testamentum, and Catholic Biblical Quarterly.
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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful.
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By EMAN NEP
With the Homosexual agenda gaining momentum and taking hold around the world it is important for Christians to familiarize themselves with what the Bible says (and doesn't say) about Homosexuality.
In this book, Robert Gagnon takes the Biblical stance that homosexuality is clearly a sin. His book is divided into several parts, going in a logical, chronological order, starting with the Old Testament and ancient Near-Eastern culture, Judaism, the teachings of Jesus, the teachings of Paul and finally, a look at some scientific research in regards to the subject.
At 493 pages this is certainly not light reading--especially considering the copious amounts of footnotes--but it is definitely very heavily researched, citing sources from many ancient cultures, philosophers, historians and religious texts.
Also of note, I noticed that Gagnon is wary of avoiding sweeping generalizations (words like "all", "always", "everyone", etc)--a trait to be desired in objective research that is sometimes lacking. While he largely disagrees with those taking a pro-gay stance, to his credit he makes it known when they have said something that he entirely or at least partially agrees with.
The main question remains: Does Gagnon make a strong case for saying that the Bible is against homosexuality? I would have to say that he does. In addition to his arguments, there are some things I would have pointed out from my studies in the various world religions. For example, Zoroastrianism also speaks against homosexuality as evident in the following passage of the Zend-Avesta.
"Ahura Mazda answered: 'The man that lies with mankind as man lies with womankind, is the man that is a Daeva [demon] . . ." The Zend-Avesta, Fargard VIII, V, 32.
Hinduism affirms that sexual intercourse is to be between a man and a woman in the Upanishads. Bear in mind that India is about 2500 miles away from most of the events in the Bible.
"Prajapati then thought to himself: 'Now, why don't I prepare a base for that semen?' So he created woman and, after creating her, had intercourse with her. A man, therefore, should have intercourse with a woman." The Brhadaranyaka Upanishad 6.4.2
Such passages just go to show that it was not just Judaism that was against homosexuality. The Israelites were not the "odd ones out" in affirming that sex is understood to be between a man and a woman.
As for why I gave this book four stars instead of five: I almost never give 5 stars and in the case of this book I did find some things to be desired.
1) There is an index, but not in the traditional sense. It simply lists an index of authors and works. Having both would have been preferable instead of having to skim through nearly 500 pages dense with footnotes and citations. It is for this reason that I don't cite any passages from this book in my review.
2) At one point he mentions the massive health costs to society as a result of allowing homosexuality to thrive. While this was an enticing argument, he gave no sources for that particular claim.
3) There were times where Gagnon went into other territory: head-coverings, divorce, adultery, etc. While there is nothing wrong with this per se, I felt that sometimes he dwelt too long on these tangential topics, almost to the point where I had forgotten as to why he even bothered to bring these up in the first place.
4) Finally, it's just a humorous nitpicking, but if you took a shot of alcohol for every time he used a phrase along the lines of "male-female complementarity" you would be very drunk indeed--if not dead.
OVERALL: While I didn't find this book to be the definitive book on the Bible's stance on Homosexuality, Gagnon comes awfully close, making strong arguments backed by a substantial amount of resources. More importantly, I am glad to see that he ultimately emphasizes (as Jesus Himself would have) that we should "hate the sin, but love the sinner."
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
This is a clear and concise presentation of what the ...
By Rick White
This is a clear and concise presentation of what the bible has to say about homosexuality. It also tears down all the "so called" exegetical arguments against the Church's traditional view of the sin of homosexuality. A must read for those who want to be on the biblical side of this debate.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
I would especially recommend that those who think that Scripture can be (or ...
By Walter J. Caywood
The Bible and Homosexual Practice is an extraordinary book that anyone who has serious intent to understand what the Bible texts affirm about this subject must read. The comprehensiveness, scholarship and dialogue Gagnon engages in with those who disagree with him and propose very different interpretations of biblical texts is almost worth the cost of the book itself. Not only does he ably present and argue for the case for his own interpretation of the key texts in question but he fairly represents that of those who disagree with him and then effectively answers them. All this is done with respect, thorough scholarship and crisp and clear writing. This book is accessible for the non-scholar. I would especially recommend that those who think that Scripture can be (or should) interpreted to allow for homosexual practice read this book. A careful read may not change such persons minds on the issue but it will challenge them to seriously consider the traditional Jewish and Christian interpretation of these texts regarding sexual practices.
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