Sex and Gender

"Insightful, prophetic, pastoral, and engaged — this book is a must-read for thoughtful Christians seeking the finest scholarship in Christian ethics on the topics of sex and gender. Diverse authors provide provocative arguments on a wide range of issues, helping the reader understand what is at stake — and why it matters." — Darryl W. Stephens, Lancaster Theological Seminary

"The recent influential essays in Christian ethics of sexuality highlighted in this compact volume are extraordinarily diverse in their authorship, methods, and topics. An ideal teaching collection, it reflects the editors' wide knowledge of the field and deep concern for education. It is also a perfect starting point for anyone wanting to probe recent scholarly writing in Christian sexual ethics." — Cristina L.H. Traina, Professor of Religious Studies, Northwestern University

"Sex and Gender brings together classic essays on a set of topics whose controversial nature may have shifted but certainly not lessened with time. These essays remain on point and extremely contemporary. The highly respected authors bring exceptional analytic skills and theological depth to the project, and are just as strong on an ingredient too often missing in the culture wars: common sense. This book excels both as an introduction to high-level theological ethics, and to reasoned and reasonable engagement around cultural and political flash points." — Lisa Cahill,, Theology Department, Boston College

"Few disciplines in ethics have undergone as many rapid and dramatic changes as the academic study of sex and gender. In this welcome new volume, the editors have chosen the work of scholars at the forefront of the field. Each essay offers clear and rigorous theological responses to some of the most urgent topics in sexual ethics, including same-sex marriage, sexual violence, the social constructs of gender, the prevalence of "sexting" among teenagers, and the decriminalization of sex work. The essays also take into consideration the effects of these issues on marginalized populations, particularly African-American women, and the ways in which they impact cultures globally in countries such as South Korea and South Africa. With this breadth of concern, as well as wisdom, this book constitutes a quantum leap in in the field of sexual ethics." — Margaret Farley, Gilbert L. Stark Professor Emerita of Christian Ethics, Yale Divinity School