“The Queer Bible Commentary (2nd Edition)”
edited by Mona West & Robert Shore-Goss
SCM Press, 2022, 878 Pages

At A Glance: “The Queer Bible Commentary” explores how biblical texts can be read through queer perspectives and examines how these texts have historically impacted 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Overview: “The Queer Bible Commentary, Second Edition” brings together scholars and pastors who specialize in the intersections of gender, sexuality, and biblical studies. The contributors use various theoretical frameworks, including feminist, queer, deconstructionist, and utopian theories, along with the social sciences and historical-critical discourses.

This collection explores how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer perspectives influence the reading and interpretation of biblical texts while also examining how these texts impact 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

The updated second edition includes revised bibliographies and new chapters that reflect the latest literature on queer interpretation of scripture, providing a comprehensive resource for those interested in understanding biblical texts from a 2SLGBTQIA+ perspective.

Also by this author:
“Queering Christ: Beyond Jesus Acted Up”
“Queering Christianity: Finding a Place at the Table for LGBTQI Christians”
“Take Back the Word: A Queer Reading of the Bible”
“Jesus Acted Up: A Gay and Lesbian Manifesto”
“Gay Catholic Priests and Clerical Sexual Misconduct: Breaking”
“Unlocking Orthodoxies For Inclusive Theologies”

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