Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians

by Austen Hartke

Paperback, 2018

Status

Available

Call number

277.3

Publication

Westminster John Knox Press (2018), 225 pages

Description

In 2014, Time magazine announced that America had reached "the transgender tipping point," suggesting that transgender issues would become the next civil rights frontier. Years later, many people--even many LGBTQ allies--still lack understanding of gender identity and the transgender experience. Into this void, Austen Hartke offers a biblically based, educational, and affirming resource to shed light and wisdom on this modern gender landscape. Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians provides access into an underrepresented and misunderstood community and will change the way readers think about transgender people, faith, and the future of Christianity. By introducing transgender issues and language and providing stories of both biblical characters and real-life narratives from transgender Christians living today, Hartke helps readers visualize a more inclusive Christianity, equipping them with the confidence and tools to change both the church and the world.… (more)

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Hartke was baptized into the Lutheran church as an adult and embraces Luther’s both/and of saint and sinner – we are fully each. The book weaves together the stories of trans peoples’ experiences and stories of the Bible. Many people were interviewed for the book to share their stories and
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help support the efforts of expanding resources for trans people. There are lots of suggestions on finding more information and groups in the Notes and Further Readings sections.
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2018-04-07

Physical description

225 p.; 5.5 inches

ISBN

9780664263102
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