Theology of His Body / Theology of Her Body [Paperback]

Jason Evert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 12, 2009

From Genesis we know that God created men and women in His image and likeness, and from the first letter of John that God is love. Therefore men and women are made in the image and likeness of Love. This isn t hard to see. Look at the design of the male and female bodies. They are made for each other. In fact, neither makes complete sense apart from the other. The man s body is made for a woman s body made to be a life-giving gift to her; her body reveals his calling and vice versa. In this book which utilizes a dynamic, flip book design to be two books in one well-known chastity speaker and author Jason Evert unpacks the mystery of what is means to be male and female in light of the Theology of the Body in a language teenagers understand. Teens will learn about the profound realities to which their bodies point and how to live chastely and lovingly towards those of the opposite sex. (Note: this is a unique flip book where you have TOB for His Body on the cover, then you flip it over and it is TOB for Her Body, so 2 in 1.)

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Ascension Press (January 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193421759X
• ISBN-13: 978-1934217597
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sex is not just good..., October 6, 2009

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Sex is not just good; sex is not even great; sex is holy. That is the conclusion of theologians concerning Pope John Paul II's "Theology of the Body." Far from the prudish prohibitions that ignore the reality of hormones, this is a proper understanding of what sex was meant to be and how that understanding is an icon of God. It is no wonder one JPII biographers has compared the theology of the body with a cultural time bomb set to explode sometime in the 21st century.

These are the keys to a new sexual revolution to fulfill what the mid-20th century sexual revolution promised but has failed to deliver. The theology of the body is a demonstration of the longing of the human heart that nothing will satisfy. It is a reaffirmation of Augustine's assertion that "our hearts are restless until they rest in [God]."

If you are familiar with the writings of JPII, you know his style can be difficult to grasp quickly. Jason Evert has given a wonderful simplification of JPII's thought suitable for teens or as a primer to this time bomb. While being a simplification, Mr. Evert avoids the danger of simplistic moralizing that misses the point of JPII's theology. In so doing, Mr. Evert strengthens the ties of this theology to the dignity of the human person.

Mr. Evert divides the material into two sections - one particularly suited for men and one for women. Each section is less than 50 pages making the entire book a quick read. Most teens (or adults) can read the entire work in a single day - which lends it well to sharing. It would be an ideal tool for homeschool or youth group discussions.

Set the time bomb in others. Ideas have consequences and this idea could very well have the power to change our culture for the better.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truth and Beauty!, March 8, 2009

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Barbara B. (Sherman, TX) - See all my reviews

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I'm back to purchase more of these books. This is a book that my husband and I wish to hand every young gentleman and have them read before they are allowed to date our daughters! And, this is an important read for every young lady too! It helps to erase the false ideas of our secular culture and replace them with the beauty and truth of God and what He has intended for the relationships of men and women.

All and all, this should be read by everyone (not just teens!). Yes, it's that important of a book! It gives the truth in how we should treat each other in God's great design.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for teens and pre-teens., August 26, 2009

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Javier Rene Ortiz, III "Javier" (Houston) - See all my reviews
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PARENTS! PARENTS! PARENTS! Have the "talk" with your kids and their future spouse will thank you for it. This book is perfect for pre-teens through college bound adults. Quick read and good intro into TotB.