Of interest to biblical scholars, students, and those following the internationaldebate on same-sex issues Internationally-known authors Demonstrates serious students of Scripture can find good news for LGBTQ peopleand churches that affirm them in the Bible and the life and teachings of JesusThe Chicago Consultation has sponsored consultations in South Africa, Kenya,and Ghana on Scripture and sexuality. With papers, Bible studies, and personalessays from American, African, and other international scholars, this book offersa new way of approaching sacred texts to discover what the Bible does and doesnot say about human sexuality.The Chicago Consultation has developed a reputation for civil conversation amongthose on multiple sides of issues related to gender equality. Their work in Africabuilds on that reputation, now reaching international biblical scholars and students.
