The Savage Text

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"[The Savage Text] is certainly a valuable--andsane--addition to modern Biblical scholarship."(Tribunal, September 2009) "I have asked conservative Evangelicals whether they are open tothe possibility that there could be more than one responsibleChristian interpretation of the biblical texts that relate tohomosexuality. Adrian Thatcher, in this passionate book, goes muchfurther." (Church Times, February 2009) "A very readable book, Adrian Thatcher presents a well-argued,clear and persuasive case for a peaceable interpretation ofScripture. ... His book deserves to be widely read, not least byall involved in decision-making at whatever level on questionsrelating to human sexuality." (Methodist Recorder, February2009) "[Thatcher] approaches the biblical texts under discussion froma range of viewpoints, thereby paying attention to the particularhistorical context in which these texts originated. With a healthysense of irony, he distances himself from the misuse of the Biblewithout rejecting the Bible as such, and therefore his excellentwork can only be recommended to Christians of any denomination."(Journal for the Study of Marriage & Spirituality,2009)"A lively and very engaging text which will appeal to a very wideaudience. Academically credible, while written for educated andinformed Christians of all denominations ... there is nothingquite like it in the contemporary theological market. The book hasa standpoint which is clearly articulated and robustlydefended." -Elizabeth Stuart, University of Winchester "The great strength of the text is the thoroughness and thecompetence of the analysis presented. Thatcher is a master of thematerial and presents it in a way that is easily readable by allthe projected audiences, including the educated general reader. Thepresentation is also excellent." -Michael Lawler, Creighton University