“Bodies on the Verge: Queering Pauline Epistles”
by Joseph A. Marchal
SBL Press, 2019, 336 pages

At A Glance: “Bodies on the Verge” reinterprets Paul’s letters using queer studies to offer fresh insights into gender, sexuality, and inclusion in Christian theology.

Overview: “Bodies on the Verge: Queering Pauline Epistles” is a collection of essays that reimagines the interpretation of Paul’s letters through the lens of queer studies. Moving beyond defensive responses to traditional “clobber passages” on gender and sexuality, this work explores fresh perspectives on history, theology, empire, gender, race, and ethnicity in Paul’s epistles. The book offers new interpretive possibilities, demonstrating how queer studies can help reframe these texts for modern readers and inviting more inclusive understandings of Paul’s teachings.

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