Homosexuality, Science, and the Plain Sense of Scripture

Publisher Marketing: Homosexuality is one of the most hotly debated issues in the church today. This book arises directly out of the current discussion of what the Bible says about the morality of homosexual acts and relationships. Taking up the question from both sides of the debate, twelve biblical scholars, psychologists, and theologians debate the meaning of the scriptural passages on homosexuality -- from Genesis, Leviticus, Romans, and 1 Corinthians -- in light of contemporary scientific and exegetical evidence. Balanced and well reasoned, this volume will help readers constructively engage this pressing, highly sensitive subject. Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/06/2000 pg. 102 (EAN 9780802846983, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Balch, David L David L. Balch is Professor of New Testament at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, California. He is the author or coauthor of many books, including "Families in the New Testament World: Households and House Churches"; "Early Christian Families in Context"; and "Homosexuality, Science, and the "Plain Sense" of Scripture".