Faithful: A Theology of Sex (Ordinary Theology) - Softcover

Jones, Beth Felker

Softcover

ISBN 10: 031051827X ISBN 13: 9780310518273

Publisher: Zondervan, 2015

Synopsis

Many believers accept traditional Christian sexual morality but have very little idea why it matters for the Christian life. In Faithful, author Beth Felker Jones sketches a theology of sexuality that demonstrates sex is not about legalistic morals with no basis in reality but rather about the God who is faithful to us.

In Hosea 2:19-20 God says to Israel, “I will take you for my wife forever; I will take you for my wife in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love, and in mercy. I will take you for my wife in faithfulness; and you shall know the Lord.” This short book explores the goodness of sexuality as created and redeemed, and it suggests ways to navigate the difficulties of living in a world in which sexuality, like everything else, suffers the effects of the fall.

As part of Zondervan’s Ordinary Theology series, Faithful takes a deeper look at a subject Christians talk about often but not always thoughtfully. This short, insightful reflection explores the deeper significance of the body and sexuality.

About this title

About the Author

Beth Felker Jones teaches theology at Wheaton College in IL, where she lives with her husband and four children. She loves to write for the church and academy, and she is the author of several other books, including Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically.


Gene L. Green (series editor) is professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Before coming to Wheaton in 1996, he served for over a decade as professor of New Testament as well as Academic Dean and Rector of the Seminario ESEPA in San José, Costa Rica.
 

Edition details

• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 031051827X
• ISBN 13: 9780310518273
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112