Human Sexuality and the Nuptial Mystery (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781498212182)

This collection of essays was originally presented at the St. Margaret's Consultation on Doctrine, Liturgy, and Preaching held at St. Margaret's Anglican Church in Winnipeg, Canada in 2008. They consider human sexuality and marriage from a distinctly theological rather than polemical standpoint, aiming to avoid frequently polarized debates. The interesting commonality indicated in the articles is that sex and marriage are not about self-fulfillment, but are outwardly directed, aimed toward the other person, toward growth, maturity, and deepened spirituality, for the benefit of the church, for productive good, and for children. The first section explores theological and ethical issues surrounding human sexuality and aims toward understanding the nature of relationships in these contexts. The second section explores the spiritual nature of marriage and the history of thinking on marriage and family within Christian theology. For those interested in pursuing truly theological engagement with marriage and sexuality, this collection is required reading.

Author: Roy R. Jeal
ISBN-10: 1498212182
ISBN-13: 9781498212182
Publisher: Cascade Books
Language: English
Published: 03/08/2010
Pages: 184
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d