Paul Rhodes Eddy
Author of Across the Spectrum: Understanding Issues in Evangelical Theology
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Memories of Jesus: A Critical Appraisal of James D. G. Dunn's Jesus Remembered (2010) — Contributor — 20 copies
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This book is incredibly helpful in mapping out the history, some biological/medical matters, and theological approaches to transgender questions. The introduction to the book, which frames and summaries this inta-Christian debate is worth the price alone. The authors representing the four positions are respectful towards one another, and present their positions well. The critiques offered by the interlocutors at the end of each chapter are fair, and avoid strawman arguments. I came away with a deeper recognition for the complexity of the issues related to transgenderism, both theologically (my field) and medically (not my field). Whatever one's position, this is not a matter to be quickly decided; careful thought is required. While I will leave it to the readers to decide for themselves which position they find most convincing, I will say that Strachan's position was probably weakened by his strong complementarian position, which tended to make him appear a bit tone deaf to the larger matters. This will make some of his possibly strong points less likely to be heard in the contemporary discussion. Overall, highly recommended book.… (more)