Que(e)rying Religion: A Critical Anthology [Paperback]

Gary David Comstock (Author), Susan E. Henking (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0826409245 | ISBN-13: 978-0826409249

The first multi-disciplinary look at the intersection of queer experience and religious spirituality.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Comstock (religion, Weslyan Univ.), and Henking (religious studies, Hobart Coll.) have assembled a collection of essays that variously address the intersection of homosexuality and religion. A variety of religious traditions are included, and the writers, primarily academics, are not all gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Some of the topics covered include being Muslim and gay, religious responses to the AIDS crisis, and women partners in the New Testament. A few essays (e.g., Joan Nestle's essay on butch-femme relationships) have no obvious religious elements and do not support the theme. The essays vary in content and quality; most are scholarly, but several are personal reflections. At a time when religion and homosexuality most often appear in opposition, this work furthers the discussion of ways in which they may be intertwined. Recommended for academic libraries.?Debra Moore, Loyola Marymount Univ. Lib., Los Angeles
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Review

"An ambitious anthology. It is the first and still the only volume to attempt such breadth, and as such it is an extremely important contribution to scholars and teachers with a central or even a passing interest in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender studies in religion. Many of the articles are accessible for the introductory college level or even high school, while others are sophisticated enough to prove useful to graduate students. A useful reference and sourcebook."
--Melissa M. Wilcox, Sociology of Religion, Spring 2002

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Product Details

• Paperback: 552 pages
• Publisher: Continuum (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826409245
• ISBN-13: 978-0826409249
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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