{"product_id":"remarriage-after-divorce-in-todays-church-3-views-9780310255536","title":"Remarriage After Divorce in Today's Church: 3 Views","description":"\u003cp\u003eDespite a strong belief in the institution and sacredness of marriage, studies show that Christian spouses experience divorce at least as much as the secular population.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut whatever the reasons for a divorce--beyond the divorce itself--many Christians want to know: \u003cstrong\u003edoes the Bible support remarriage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fact is that no consensus exists among evangelicals on their views of remarriage, leaving many Christians confused. This Counterpoints volume explores the biblical and practical cases for the three main evangelical views on remarriage after divorce: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemarriage is not acceptable after divorce - defended by Gordon J. Wenham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemarriage is acceptable only after adultery or desertion - defended by William A. Heth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemarriage is acceptable for a variety of reasons - defended by Craig S. Keener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the three contributors offers his point of view succinctly and with biblical support, and each interacts with the others to help readers come to their own conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCounterpoints \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eseries presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrauss, Mark L.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMark Strauss (PhD, Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary in San Diego. He has written The Davidic Messiah in Luke-Acts, Distorting Scripture?: The Challenge of Bible Translation and Gender Accuracy, Luke in the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary series, and Mark in the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrauss, Mark L.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark L. Strauss (PhD, Aberdeen) is university professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary, where he has served since 1993. His books include \u003cem\u003eFour Portraits, One Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eHow to Read the Bible in Changing Times\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Essential Bible Companion\u003c\/em\u003e; and commentaries on Mark and Luke. He also serves as vice chair of the Committee on Bible Translation for the New International Version translation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWenham, Gordon John:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eGordon J. Wenham (PhD, University of London) is tutor in Old Testament at Trinity College, Bristol, England, and professor emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Gloucestershire. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including \u003cem\u003eStory as Torah\u003c\/em\u003e and commentaries on Genesis, Leviticus, and Numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEt al...\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51181909246226,"sku":"9780310255536","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_df05a4a8-cb72-4373-809f-bcb8e3b6e777.jpg?v=1744408653","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/remarriage-after-divorce-in-todays-church-3-views-9780310255536","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}