“Queer Theology: Beyond Apologetics”
Linn Marie Tonstad
Wipf & Stock, 2018, 168 Pages

At A Glance: “Queer Theology” offers a pioneering exploration into a more integrated queer theology, delving deep into the intersections of queer identity and Christian thought, especially regarding the body, sex, and death, to propose a transformative union beyond mere inclusion.

Overview: “Queer Theology: Beyond Apologetics” by Linn Marie Tonstad challenges the traditional intersection of Christianity and queerness, moving beyond the mere apologetics of inclusion to propose a robust queer theology. This book offers an accessible introduction to complex debates, summarizing arguments for queer inclusion within Christianity while advocating for a deeper, more integral linkage of theology with crucial aspects of queerness related to the body, sex, and death.

Tonstad’s approach, deeply rooted in both queer theory and Christian theology, critically examines these intersecting points, suggesting that queerness and Christianity both confront and enhance each other in these fundamental aspects of human experience, thereby presenting an innovative perspective on the potential fusion of queer identity with Christian theology.

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