Xulon Press presents a thought-provoking teaching that explores
Christianity and gender studies, an interesting read for anyone
interested in current social and cultural issues as they relate to
the Bible and Christian faith.
NEWHALL,
Calif., May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author
Roland Wrinkle provides readers with
an interesting view of the Bible and same-sex relationships in The
Third Way: How Reframing The Biblical Debates On "Same Gender
Relationships" Unlocks The Scriptural Witness ($15.49, paperback, 9781662897443; $6.99, e-book, 9781662897450).
If we're going to attach such opprobrium
and condemnation to same-gender attraction, we better be careful
that we're doing our best to objectively read what the bible has to
say about the matter.
Wrinkle explores whether the Bible, God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit
and Paul are "anti-gay." He believes that labels can often morph
into pejoratives, cause more confusion than clarity, and produce
more heat than light – resulting in divisiveness. Wrinkle wants
readers to understand that not everything in the bible can be
reduced to slogans, catchphrases and epithets, and that nuance is
the casualty of over-stated factionalism. He explains that these
discussions go array for two reasons: the lack of definitional
rigor and discipline, plus binary assumptions. In this book,
Wrinkle introduces a refreshing perspective, "The Third Way" to
interpret how Scripture addresses this contemporary situation by
rigorously defining this controversial issue through freshly
examining what the biblical authors were talking about. Readers
will appreciate his thoughtful examination to help decipher this
ongoing debate.
When asked what inspired the author to write this book, Wrinkle
said, "If we're going to attach such opprobrium and condemnation to
same-gender attraction, we better be careful that we're doing our
best to objectively read what the bible has to say about the
matter. I have a rather large biblical studies library, which
includes a considerable sampling of books addressed to the subject
and have read and considered most of them. I found any sense of
ecumenism mostly lacking. Two opposing camps were formed, and they
both seem to be talking past each other. Recognized or unrecognized
predispositions and preconceived perspectives appeared to permeate
so many of these explorations of the subject. A different approach
was needed. Fifteen years ago, I began to examine the issue with
great interest and now thought it was high time that I aggregate
and integrate all of the materials I had amassed over the years and
weave it all together in the form of a book."
Roland Wrinkle is an
award-winning trial and appellate attorney, with 47 years of
experience litigating consequential and ground-breaking cases. He
and his law partner and have been together for the entire 47 years.
Wrinkle has published countless articles in legal journals, has
chaired and served as a panel member for numerous seminars, taught
legal writing to lawyers, and has authored manuals and protocols
for trial and appellate advocacy. Rigorous analysis, thorough
research, and the development of new and fresh perspectives
frequently resulted in significant changes in the law, all for the
protection of consumers.
Twenty-five years ago, as a recently converted Christian,
Wrinkle added bible scholar, writer, teacher and blogger to his
resume. In addition to publishing articles for Patheos.com,
Christian Century and other periodicals, he has authored hundreds
of bible-related articles and essays for his local church. He is a
popular and frequent bible teacher. Between his two vocations, he
has authored tens of thousands of pages for public consumption.
Wrinkle has been married for fifty years and has four adult
children, three kids-in-law and eight grandchildren – all who live
close by. He has enjoyed surfing regularly for more than 60 years
and loves "real" country.
Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world's
largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 20,000 titles
published to date. The Third Way: How Reframing The Biblical
Debates On "Same Gender Relationships" Unlocks The Scriptural
Witness is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore,
amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.
Media Contact
Roland Wrinkle, Salem Author
Services, (818) 917-6654, rgwrinkle@gmail.com
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