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Trans-Gendered: Theology, Ministry, and Communities of Faith (Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry)

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Anyone dealing with theological issues and gender identity must read this book. Dr. Tanis provides the reader with a solid argument about the validity of gender variant people in our chrches and in our society through the use of personal stories of his journey and the journey of others as well as solid scriptural evidence. If you are grappling with your own gender identity or if you are trying to understand the gender identity of someone in your life this book will open your eyes in ways you could have never imagined. Be prepared to encounter new found courage and strength within its pages. Dr. Tanis also provides an excellent introduction to the transgender experience from a cultural as well as religious stand point. He breaks down the issues surrounding gender identity in simplistic terms so that the reader does not already have to be well versed in queer theory in order to hear his message. I strongly recommend this book.

I have met Rev. Tanis and found him knowledgable and articulate, and this book reflects that. For those who have studied this issue for a number of years, there is not much new or revolutionary here, but it does provide a comprehensive overview of the subject of transgender and christianity, and more than a superficial introduction to transgender in general. For clergy or lay interested in learning about this subject, Rev. Tanis' book is a must read.

"Trans-Gendered" is a good introduction for clergy who have, or might have, trans people in their congregation. Justin Tanis gives an overview of transgendered experience and discusses the Biblical issues related to trans people. If the trans experience is new territory for you, please buy, and read, this book!

This is a great book to share with Christians and church folks who are unfamiliar with transpeople and their struggles. The theology is definitely on the liberal end, so be aware. Well-written and insightful.