Married in the Sight of God: Theology, Ethics, and Church Debates Over Homosexuality (Paperback)

by Christian Batalden Scharen (Author)

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Product Description
Married in the Sight of God is a case study into the contemporary sexual ethics debates in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Christian B. Scharen analyzes the origin, rhetorical use, and institutionalization of the Lutheran "orders of creation" theology used to exclude gays and lesbians. In addition, this study shows that the Lutheran tradition holds neglected possibilities for an affirming theological and ethical position that blesses the lives and leadership of people -- homosexual or heterosexual -- who make life-long promises of love and fidelity one to another.

About the Author
Christian Batalden Scharen teaches at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: University Press of America (August 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761817697
• ISBN-13: 978-0761817697
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,159,205 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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0 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive book, July 7, 2001

By A Customer

I have not read this book. However, from what the editorial reviews say about this book, I would like to order it for our Lutheran church library. However, it is so expensive that I must pass on it. ... seems incredibly steep for 200 pages of information. Why does it not have a more reasonable price? This is a very important issue for gay and lesbian Lutherans and their families and friends. I wish it were less expensive so we could get the word out about this issue and start opening some minds.