“One Coin Found: How God’s Love Stretches to the Margins”
Emmy Kegler
Fortress Press, 2019, 209 Pages

At A Glance: “One Coin Found” is a compelling narrative of finding hope and inclusivity in the Bible as a queer woman, revealing a God who lovingly seeks and embraces those marginalized and silenced by society.

Overview: “One Coin Found: How God’s Love Stretches to the Margins” by Emmy Kegler is a heartfelt exploration of the Bible from the perspective of a queer woman who has experienced both the hurtful misuse and the inspiring beauty of Scripture in her journey. Despite her complex relationship with the Bible, shaped by her upbringing in conservative Evangelical and progressive Protestant churches, Kegler discovers a God who persistently seeks and embraces those on the fringes.

Her book is a testament to the inclusive and welcoming nature of God’s love, offering a fresh view of the Bible as a source of hope and affirmation for all, particularly those marginalized and silenced. Kegler’s narrative is a powerful reminder that, like lost coins, even those overlooked and undervalued are diligently sought after and cherished by God.

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