Gay and Lesbian Theologies: Repetitions with Critical Difference by Elizabeth StuartCritical survey of gay and lesbian theology. Argues that this theology has proven incapable of providing universally convincing reasons for the inclusion of lesbian and gay people and their relationships in the Church and unable to deal with the experience of AIDS crises.
Our Tribe: Queer Folks, God, Jesus, and the Bible by Nancy WilsonAn anecdotal account of Wilson's mission to radicalize the mainstream Church by proclaiming a "queer theology" that can lead all Christian folk--gay, lesbian, and straight--into the next millennium.
Queer Theology by Linn Marie TonstadSummarizes the various apologetic arguments for the inclusion of queer people in Christianity. Argues for a queer theology that builds on the interconnection of theology with sex and money.
The Oxford Handbook of Theology, Sexuality, and Gender by Adrian ThatcherPresents an overview of the theological study of sexuality and gender. 40+ essays focused on new advances. Eight thematic sections, including methods, concepts, issues, controversies. History, theology, denominational politics treated. Exhaustive.
Introduction to Genders Studies and the New Testament
Homoeroticism in the Biblical World by Martti Nissinen;Attempts to sever ancient texts -- both biblical and nonbiblical -- from arguments in today's debates. Or at least complicate modern attempts to "appeal" to ancient sources.
Marriage and Sexuality in Early Christianity by David G. HunterA representative sampling of early Christian thought. The goal of each volume is not to be exhaustive but representative enough to denote for a nonspecialist audience the multivalent character of early Christian thought. Online available.
God's Beauty Parlor by Stephen D. MooreCritical commentary on sex and sexuality (via queer theory and masculinity studies) in NT texts. Themes of homoeroticism, masculinity, beauty, and violence.
God's Gym: Divine Male Bodies of the Bible by Stephen MooreConsiders God's male bodies--e.g. the Father of Jesus Christ, and Jesus in the NT--and the modern quest for a perfect human form. God's Gym is about divinity, physical pain, and the visions of male perfectability.
Love Between Women: Early Christian Responses to Female Homoeroticism by Bernadette J. BrootenLandmark examination of female homoeroticism and the role of women in the ancient Roman world. Evidence includes marriages between women and condemnations of female homoerotic practices based on widespread awareness of love between women. Includes NT mentions of female homoeroticism.
New Testament Masculinities by Stephen Moore; Janice Capel AndersonCollects themes of Christology, patriarchy, violence, colonialism, family structures, and sexual practices as it explores the construction and performance of masculinity in the NT. Examining the Gospels, Romans, the Pastorals,Revelation, and the Shepherd of Hermas, situates diverse masculinities within historical context.
The Corinthian Body by Dale B. MartinIn this discussion of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, Martin contends that Paul's various disagreements with the Corinthians were the result of fundamental ideological conflict. Online available.