{"product_id":"divorce-and-remarriage-finding-guidance-for-personal-decisions-9780830812837","title":"Divorce and Remarriage: Finding Guidance for Personal Decisions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDivorce. No one likes it, but it doesn't go away.\u003c\/b\u003e Even among Christians, the divorce rate continues to climb. How should Christians approach this issue? May Christians ever legitimately divorce? If they divorce legitimately, may they remarry?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot everyone who appeals to Scripture agrees on how we should understand what it says about divorce and remarriage. In this Spectrum Multiview volume, four authors present their distinct perspectives. Carl Laney argues that the Bible indicates that marriages are always intended to be permanent, that there is never a need for divorce and that remarriage is never permissible after divorce. William Heth contends that while there are legitimate biblical grounds for divorce, there are no legitimate grounds for remarriage after divorce. Thomas Edgar defends the position that Scripture allows for divorce and remarriage in cases of adultery or desertion. Larry Richards holds that Scripture, while decrying divorce and the pain it causes, points to a God of grace who will not condemn those who divorce and remarry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch a sensitive debate cannot remain abstract, so a case study accompanies each position, followed by critical responses from each essayist. The result is a thoughtful, helpful resource for all who wish to think biblically about a crucial issue confronting the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpectrum Multiview Books offer a range of viewpoints on contested topics within Christianity, giving contributors the opportunity to present their position and also respond to others in this dynamic publishing format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas R. Edgar is Distinguised Professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis at Capital Bible Seminary in Lanham, Maryland. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eMiraculous Gifts: Are They for Today?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eH. Wayne House\u003c\/b\u003e is president and professor of biblical and theological studies at Oregon Theological Seminary in Salem, distinguished professor of biblical and theological studies at Faith Seminary in Tacoma, Washington, and adjunct professor of law at Trinity Law School in Santa Ana, California. \u003cb\u003eJ. Carl Laney\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Divorce Myth.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Heth\u003c\/b\u003e is the coauthor (with Gordon Wenham) of \u003ci\u003eJesus and Divorce.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Edgar\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eMiraculous Gifts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarry Richards\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eRemarriage: A Healing Gift from God.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ. Carl Laney is professor of biblical literature and coordinator for Israel study programs at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He is the author of a number of books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Divorce Myth, Tyndale Concise Bible Commentary\u003c\/i\u003e (with Robert B. Hughes) and \u003ci\u003eAnswers to Tough Questions from Every Book of the Bible.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam A. Heth is a professor in the Department of Biblical Studies, Christian Education and Philosophy at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. He is also coauthor with Gordon Wenham of \u003ci\u003eJesus and Divorce.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarry Richards taught at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, for several years and authored textbooks in Christian education that are widely used. Now a full-time writer, he has written over one hundred books, including \u003ci\u003eExpository Dictionary of Bible Word, The Teacher's Commentary\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eRevell Essential Bible Dictionary.\u003c\/i\u003e Richards has also written many devotional books for young people and adults, and authored the notes for the bestselling \u003ci\u003eAdventure Bible.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"IVP Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50413706346770,"sku":"9780830812837","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1d03c5a7-177f-4c2b-9311-3f228706aa25.jpg?v=1729356737","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/divorce-and-remarriage-finding-guidance-for-personal-decisions-9780830812837","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}