{"product_id":"jesus-the-bible-and-homosexuality-revised-and-expanded-edition-explode-the-myths-heal-the-church-9780664233976","title":"Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality, Revised and Expanded Edition: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this revised and expanded best seller, Rogers argues for equal rights in both the church and society for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgendered people. He describes how he moved away from opposition to support, charts the church's history of using biblical passages to oppress marginalized groups, argues for a Christ-centered reading of Scripture, debunks stereotypes about gays and lesbians, and explores texts used most frequently against homosexuals and gay ordination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this newly revised edition, he maps the recent progress of major U.S. denominations toward full equality for LGBT persons, adds a new chapter that examines how Scripture is best interpreted by Jesus' redemptive life and ministry, and updates his own efforts and experiences. The book also includes a guide for group study or personal reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRogers, Jack:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eJack Rogers is Professor Emeritus of Theology at San Francisco Theological Seminary in California. He was moderator of the 213th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Roger's books include \u003ci\u003eReading the Bible and the Confessions\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eClaiming the Center: Churches and Conflicting Worldviews\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePresbyterian Creeds\u003c\/i\u003e, all published by WJK.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Westminster John Knox Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527154438418,"sku":"9780664233976","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_28e7f96b-124c-498f-a143-d6e0bbfcef7d.jpg?v=1731292763","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/jesus-the-bible-and-homosexuality-revised-and-expanded-edition-explode-the-myths-heal-the-church-9780664233976","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}