Intersex bodies have been figured as troubling by doctors, parents, religious institutions and society at large. In this book, scholars draw on constructive and pastoral theologies, biblical studies, and sociology, suggesting intersex's capacity to 'trouble' is positive, challenging unquestioned norms and assumptions in religion and beyond.
"This is a varied, interesting and uncomfortable compilation of essays, with applicability to everyone who is prepared to hear the voices and heed the challenges. It is a very valuable contribution to a lesser-known aspect of the field of theology and sexuality, and a necessary corrective to theologies - lesbian and gay as well as those orientated around heterosexuality - that have as their premise an unquestioned gender binary. I highly recommend this book." (Jenny Gaffin, Modern Believing, Vol. 57 (4), 2016)
"Intersex, Theology, and the Bible: Troubling Bodies in Church, Text, and Society is a welcome collection of essays that gives insight into a neglected area in Christian discourse. ? This text presents abundant, thoughtful insights for those working in medicine, education, pastoral care, and sociology. ? fill a gap in Christianity's reflection on God's plan for our bodies, and is a significant step toward asking the initial questions in a vital conversation that is just warming up." (Erik Lenhart, The National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly, 2016)
