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Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians
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Product Description In 2014, Time magazine announced that America had reached “the transgender tipping point,” suggesting that transgender issues would become the next civil rights frontier. Years later, many people—even many LGBTQ allies—still lack understanding of gender identity and the transgender experience. Into this void, Austen Hartke offers a biblically based, educational, and affirming resource to shed light and wisdom on this modern gender landscape. Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians provides access into an underrepresented and misunderstood community and will change the way readers think about transgender people, faith, and the future of Christianity. By introducing transgender issues and language and providing stories of both biblical characters and real-life narratives from transgender Christians living today, Hartke helps readers visualize a more inclusive Christianity, equipping them with the confidence and tools to change both the church and the world. Review "Harke starts teaching theology how I have always wanted to teach, but have never been sure I got right: teaching like Jesus. Hartke deftly weaves biblical stories with the life stories of real transgender people, including himself. It was here that I came to believe Transforming would be as outstanding a tool for cisgender parents and pastors as it would be for transgender Christians like me, who can use some tools to find their way in the Christian community. Hartke shows many ways the Bible urges us to embrace those who are not like us, just as Jesus did. That is, telling the parable and letting us find our own conclusion." —Hiliary Howes, National Catholic Reporter "Weaving biblical examples of gender nonconformity and transformation with the stories and voices of contemporary trans Christians, Hartke’s approach is both pastoral and prophetic as he addresses harmful Christian theology that has been used to further marginalize and exclude trans people. Hartke’s scriptural basis for a trans-affirming theology offers a healing balm for queer and trans people who have ever questioned that God loves them based on “what it says in the Bible,” while challenging progressive Christian communities to center trans perspectives in their efforts to become truly open and affirming." —Sojourners About the Author Austen Hartke is the creator of the YouTube series Transgender and Christian, which seeks to understand, interpret, and share parts of the Bible that relate to gender identity and the lives of transgender individuals. Hartke is a graduate of Luther Seminary’s Master of Arts program in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible Studies and winner of Luther’s 2014 John Milton Prize in Old Testament Writing. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Transforming The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians By Austen Hartke Westminster John Knox Press Copyright © 2018 Austen Hartke All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-0-664-26310-2 Contents Foreword by Matthew Vines, ix, Introduction: Did God Make a Mistake?, 1, Part One, 1. Standing on the Edge, 9, 2. The Beginner's Guide to Gender, 21, 3. Sin, Sickness, or Specialty?, 33, Part Two, 4. And God Said, Let There Be Marshes, 47, 5. Biblical Culture Shock, 59, 6. What's My Name Again?, 75, 7. God Breaks the Rules to Get You In, 87, 8. All the Best Disciples Are Eunuchs, 101, 9. Nothing Can Prevent Me, 113, 10. Even Jesus Had a Body, 129, 11. Life Beyond Apologetics, 143, 12. Does Gender Matter Anymore?, 155, Conclusion: The Trans-Affirming Toolbox, 167, Acknowledgments, 177, Notes, 179, Further Reading, 193, CHAPTER 1 Standing on the Edge "Do they even let ... people like you ... in?" This was the first thing my sister Madelyn asked when I told her that I was applying to seminary. Of course, she didn't mean it in a derogatory way — she was and continues to be one of the most supportive people in my life — but she was curious and
