Scripture and Homosexuality: Biblical Authority and the Church Today

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Summary: Sound treatment of the Bible's teaching
Review: Dr. Soards has provided a concise, straightforward exposition of the Bible's teaching on homosexuality. He does so without condemnation or polemics, presenting a reasoned analysis of both Old and New Testament passages. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to better understand the Biblical perspective on homosexuality.

Rating:
Summary: Sound treatment of the Bible's teaching
Review: Professor Soards has presented a well-written book. However, he plows familiar ground in his treatment of pertinent passages of the Bible. In his favor, I should say he is very kind and compassionate. If the book does anything, it illustrates what is at the heart of the gay debate in the Presbyterian (and other) church: the nature of the Bible. What we believe the Bible to be will dictate what we believe it to teach on homosexuality. All in all, as a gay reader, I was pleased, though not overly impressed.

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Summary: Same Ol', Same Ol'
Review: Professor Soards has presented a well-written book. However, he plows familiar ground in his treatment of pertinent passages of the Bible. In his favor, I should say he is very kind and compassionate. If the book does anything, it illustrates what is at the heart of the gay debate in the Presbyterian (and other) church: the nature of the Bible. What we believe the Bible to be will dictate what we believe it to teach on homosexuality. All in all, as a gay reader, I was pleased, though not overly impressed.