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This is My Body: Hearing the Theology of Transgender Christians
Christina Beardsley
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Description for This is My Body: Hearing the Theology of Transgender Christians
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Much has been said and written about trans people by theologians and Church leaders, while little has been heard from trans Christians themselves. As a step towards redressing the balance, This Is My Body offers a grounded reflection on people's experience of gender dissonance that involves negotiating the boundaries between one's identity and religious faith, as well as a review of the most up-to-date theological, cultural and scientific literature. The book includes contributions from many people associated with the Sibyls, the UK-based confidential spirituality group for transgender people and their allies. People's stories span ... Read more
Much has been said and written about trans people by theologians and Church leaders, while little has been heard from trans Christians themselves. As a step towards redressing the balance, This Is My Body offers a grounded reflection on people's experience of gender dissonance that involves negotiating the boundaries between one's identity and religious faith, as well as a review of the most up-to-date theological, cultural and scientific literature. The book includes contributions from many people associated with the Sibyls, the UK-based confidential spirituality group for transgender people and their allies. People's stories span ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
309g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780232532067
SKU
V9780232532067
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About Christina Beardsley
Christina Beardsley is an Anglican priest and hospital chaplain. Michelle O'Brien has collaborated with Christina on theology and aspects of sexuality for several years. Together they have published several papers.
Reviews for This is My Body: Hearing the Theology of Transgender Christians
`This Is My Body is a book many of us have been waiting for. It grants space for trans Christians to give distinctive voice to theology grounded in particular and diverse experience, free from the often oppressive constructions of gender and identity imposed by `The Church'. This book reveals the diversity of trans experiences and models hope, anger and grace ... Read more