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What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality. Daniel A Helminiak, Ph.D. San Francisco: Alamo Square Press. 1994. ISBN 0-9624751-9-X.
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The Church and the Homosexual. John J McNeill. Boston: Beacon Press. 1976. ISBN 0-8070-7931-6.
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Taking a Chance on God. John J McNeill. Boston: Beacon Press. 1988.
ISBN 0-8070-7945-6.
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Is the Homosexual My Neighbor? Letah Scanzoni and Virginia Mollenkott. New York: HarperCollins Publishers. 1994. ISBN 0-06-067078-9.
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The Good Book. Peter J Gomes. New York: William Morrow and Company. 1996. ISBN 0-688-13447-5.
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Pastor, I Am Gay. Howard H Bess. Palmer, Alaska: Palmer Publishing Company. 1995. ISBN 0-9644123-0-6.
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The New Testament and Homosexuality. Robin Scroggs. Philadelphia: Fortress Press. 1983. ISBN 0-8006-1854-8.
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Why Christianity Must Change or Die. John Shelby Spong. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco. 1998. ISBN 0-06-067532-2.
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The Letters of Paul. John Shelby Spong. New York: Riverhead Books. 1998.
ISBN 1-57322-683-1.
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The Invention of Sodomy in Christian Theology. Mark D Jordan. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. 1997. ISBN 0-226-41040-4.
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The Abundant Life Bible Amplifier: Romans. John C Brunt. Boise, Idaho: Pacific Press Publishing Association. 1996. ISBN 0-8163-1296-6.
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The Children Are Free: Reexaming the Biblical Evidence on Same-sex Relationships. Jeff Miner and John Tyler Connoley. Jesus Metropolitan Community Church. 2002.
Challenges the traditional understanding that the Bible condemns homosexuality.
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Biblical Ethics and Homosexuality: Listening to Scripture. Robert L. Brawley. ed., Westminster John Knox Press. 1996.
What are the most important biblical texts for modern Christians to read in order to arrive at responsible decision regarding the ethics of human sexual behavior? How should the Bible be used in this enterprise? How should those texts be translated for today's reader? The contributors to this book, all noted biblical scholars, confront these questions as they deal with issues surrounding the ethics of sexual behavior... They provide for the reader a deeper understanding of the Bible, its intentions and its variety. This book offers a challenge to the church to give heed to the multiplicity of voices that are engaged in biblically responsible and constructive debates about the volatile issues regarding sexual behavior.
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Homosexuality, Science and the "Plain Sense" of Scripture. David Balch. ed., Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 2000.
Ten essays that elucidate the pros and cons of current Christian discussion on the issue of homosexuality by major scholars on both sides of the topic who care enough for the church to engage each other in a real dialogue about a very explosive topic. Well-reasoned and highly competent, these essays are not likely to solve the debate, let alone make it go away, for they demonstrate how intractable many of the issues remain, but they will challenge partisans on both sides to rethink their positions once more. They provide a stirring model of how the church can disagree with itself publicly and responsibly, passionately and respectfully. Analyses parallels with current Jewish debate on the topic.
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Jesus, the Bible and Homosexuality; Explode the Myths, Heal the Church. Jack Rogers. Westminster John Knox Press. 2006.
Moderator of the 213th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and Professor of Theology Emeritus at San Francisco Theological Seminary, Rogers says he has "gone through a change in [his] mind and heart... from being a silent spectator to actively working for change." This book describes his journey in understanding and was written because he is "a Christian who cares deeply about Christ's church." He sees the church "being torn apart by controversy" over the issue of homosexuality and wants "the church to be healed of this great wound in the body of Christ."
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Wrestling With God and Men: Homosexuality in the Jewish Tradition. Rabbi Steven Greenberg. The University of Wisconsin Press. 2004.
Greenberg, the first openly gay Orthodox Jewish rabbi, writes from that tradition for gay and lesbian Orthodox Jews who are struggling to reconcile their faith with their sexuality. It is a useful book for Christians who wish to take their Hebrew scriptures seriously, as well.
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