{"title":"Mark D. Jordan","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark D. Jordan's work explores the complex intersections of \u003cstrong\u003ereligion, sexuality, and ethics\u003c\/strong\u003e, delving into how theological concepts shape understandings of human desire and morality. His writing challenges traditional interpretations, offering nuanced reflections on topics such as the historical construction of sexual identity within Christian thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thought-provoking analysis that blends \u003cem\u003ephilosophy and spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting a deeper engagement with questions about the self, sin, and societal norms. Jordan’s books serve as a compelling resource for those interested in the ethical dimensions of sexuality and the evolving discourse within religious studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-invention-of-sodomy-in-christian-theology-by-mark-d-jordan-9780226410401","title":"The Invention of Sodomy in Christian Theology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this startling original work of historical detection, Mark D. Jordan explores the invention of Sodomy by medieval Christendom, examining its conceptual foundations in theology and gauging its impact on Christian sexual ethics both then and now. This book is for everyone involved in the ongoing debate within organised religions and society in general over moral judgements of same-sex eroticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A crucial contribution to our understanding of the tortured and tortuous relationship between men who love men, and the Christian religion—indeed, between our kind and Western society as a whole. . . . The true power of Jordan's study is that it gives back to gay and lesbian people our place in history and that it places before modern theologians and church leaders a detailed history of fear, inconsistency, hatred and oppression that must be faced both intellectually and pastorally.\" —Michael B. Kelly, \u003ci\u003eScreaming Hyena\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"[A] detailed and disturbing tour through the back roads of medieval Christian thought.\" —Dennis O'Brien, \u003ci\u003eCommonweal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Being gay and being Catholic are not necessarily incompatible modes of life, Jordan argues. . . . Compelling and deeply learned.\" —\u003ci\u003eVirginia Quarterly Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000789025004,"sku":"9780226410401","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/51MYvUYy0DL._SL1200.jpg?v=1772755923"},{"product_id":"the-ethics-of-sex-by-mark-d-jordan-9780631218180","title":"The Ethics of Sex","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe topic of sexual ethics and interest in sexuality in theology generally has grown considerably in recent years. Mark Jordan has written a provocative and stimulating introduction to the issues involved, filling a much-needed void in this field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJordan summarizes key topics and themes in the teaching and discussion of religious ethics as well as pushing forward the debate in interesting and original directions. \u003cem\u003eThe Ethics of Sex\u003c\/em\u003e is divided into three parts, covering problems in principles of ethics, difficulties in the history of ethics, such as marriage and divorce, and crimes against nature, and finally, new possibilities in Christianity, such as redeeming pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark Jordan is part of a young group of theologians who represent a concerted attempt to reconceptualize and re-engender Christian theology from non-heterosexual, marginal perspectives. The author is one of the most exciting and avant-garde of Christian writers at the interface of medieval history and postmodern theology, and won widespread praise for his ground-breaking study, \u003cem\u003eThe Invention of Sodomy in Christian Theology\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe issues surrounding sexual ethics will always arouse controversy and interest. This is a book which will delight some—and will undoubtedly infuriate others. Above all, it will not be ignored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471769452780,"sku":"9780631218180","price":102.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780631218180-the-ethics-of-sex.jpg?v=1775253134"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mark-d-jordan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}