Homophobia and the Judaeo-Christian tradition : essays /

Homophobia and the Judaeo-Christian tradition : essays / by J. Michael Clark ... [et al.] ; edited by Michael L. Stemmeler & J. Michael Clark. - Dallas : Monument Press ; Distributed by Publishers Associates, 1990. - vi, 218 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. - Gay men's issues in religious studies series ; v. 1 .

Essays originally presented at the Gay Men's Issues in Religion Consultation during the 1988 annual convention of the American Academy of Religion, held in Chicago. Brief bio-bibliographical notes on contributors: p. 209-210.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Leviticus 18:22 and the prohibition of homosexual acts / Early Jewish and Christian attitudes toward male homosexuality as expressed in the Testament of Naphtali / Patriarchy, dualism and homophobia: marginalization as spiritual challenge / Gays--a threat to society? Social policy in Nazi Germany and the aftermath / Theological and ethical implications of homophobic violence / The evolution of pastoral thought concerning homosexuality in selected Vatican and American documents from 1975-1986 / The AIDS crisis: legitimation of homophobia or catalyst for change? / Fear and passion: a psychological reflection on the construction of homophobia in the context of AIDS / "Coming out": discovering empowerment, balance, and wholeness / Thomas M. Thurston -- Lewis John Eron -- J. Michael Clark -- Michael L. Stemmeler -- Gary David Comstock -- Craig Wesley Pilant -- Mark R. Kowalewski -- Bruce L. Mills -- J. Michael Clark.

0930383184 : $20.00 9780930383183

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Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity--Congresses.
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Judaism--Congresses.
Bible and homosexuality--Congresses.
Gay men--Religious life--Congresses.

BR115.H6 / H62 1990

261.8/35766

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