Special Illumination

Authority, Inspiration and Heresy in Gay Spirituality

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

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Beskrivning

Gay spirituality represents a hidden strand in Western thought that was only publically declared from the Gay Liberation of the 1970s. Since "coming out", expressions of gay spirituality have proliferated in both number and diversity. Beginning with gay theology within Christianity, the phenomenon has now reached as far as Buddhism and neo-paganism. But, so far, critical analysis of the movement has been very limited largely because gay spirituality has been treated as a political and social movement arguing for rights and acceptance within religious circles. 'A Special Illumination' offers an indepth analysis and argues that gay spirituality should be placed at the heart of religion.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2004-11-01
Mått:156 x 234 x 21 mm
Vikt:450 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:382
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781904768548

Utforska kategorier

HBTQ+ inom Samhälle och politik
Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Rollan McCleary currently lives in Melbourne, Australia. He obtained his doctorate in gay spirituality from the University of Queensland in Brisbane. His recently published Signs for a Messiah (Hazard Press) examines various controversial issues surrounding Jesus such as astrological theories regarding his birth and contemporary questions regarding his sexuality.

Recensioner i media

'Rollan McCleary's work opens up new dimensions to the study of spirituality and our understanding of sexuality. He offers an intriguing and thought-provoking thesis that will challenge and engage its audience.' Revd. Canon Prof. Martyn Percy, Principal, Ripon College Cuddesdon "An invaluable resource for the areas of gay spirituality and LGBTQ theologies." - Review of Biblical Literature "A project which touches base with practically every aspect of contemporary discussion of sexuality, particularly in the area of religion." - Paul Middleton, University of Chester "This is an important book." - LAMBDA Book Report

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword; PART ONE: AUTHORITY; Chapter One: General Introduction; Chapter Two: Gay Theology; Chapter Three: Queer Spirituality and Theology; Chapter Four: Experience and Gay Pastoral Theology; PART TWO: INSPIRATION; Chapter Five: Towards a Faerie Vision; Chapter Six: Inside the Faerie Vision, Spirit and Soul; Chapter Seven: Gay Mystics; Chapter Eight: The Way of Eros and Ganymede; PART THREE: HERESY; Chapter Nine: Uses and Abuses of Heresy; Chapter Ten: Achieving Synthesis; Afterword: Incompletion and the Ethical Question