Sex and Gender

Insightful, prophetic, pastoral, and engaged-this book is a must-read for thoughtful Christians seeking the finest scholarship in Christian ethics on the topics of sex and gender. Diverse authors provide provocative arguments on a wide range of issues, helping the reader understand what is at stake-and why it matters. -- Darryl W. Stephens, Lancaster Theological Seminary The recent influential essays in Christian ethics of sexuality highlighted in this compact volume are extraordinarily diverse in their authorship, methods, and topics. An ideal teaching collection, it reflects the editors' wide knowledge of the field and deep concern for education. It is also a perfect starting point for anyone wanting to probe recent scholarly writing in Christian sexual ethics. -- Cristina L.H. Traina, Professor of Religious Studies, Northwestern University

Sex and Gender: Christian Ethical Reflections contains some of the subject's most important analyses in recent decades. The collection covers a wide range of topics: same-sex marriage, sexual minorities and biblical interpretation, sex and power, sexual harassment and sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS and prevention strategy, the military and masculinities, mobile porn and sexting, human trafficking, moral discernment, and more. Contributors represent various theological traditions and draw on scriptural texts as well as such disciplines as philosophy, sociology, psychology, and the life sciences. Each essay is followed by a set of discussion questions-for the classroom or for students to use as an assignment outline-and suggestions for further reading and research. Teachers and students of Christian ethics will appreciate this multidisciplinary approach to one of the most divisive and controversial issues in contemporary culture.