These efforts continued for several more years in his work with the new evangelical partnership for the common good. His books include a new evangelical manifesto and the sacredness of human life. Gushee, has reversed his traditional opposition to lgbt relationships in a landmark book called, changing our mind. Even where i might not agree with the positions taken by the author, im pushed to consider carefully my. These groups pressed for full respect for human rights in u. Gushee, a leading public christian voice on ethical issues of our day, is distinguished university professor of christian ethics and director of the center for theology and public life at mercer university in atlanta, georgia. In his case, it was discovering that his sister is a lesbian that led him to rethink this. I also had the opportunity to meet glen stassen several years back, prior to his death.
Mcafee school of theology, mercer university, atlanta, ga rev. One online news report about his new book racked up 42,000 mentions on facebook by readers who understand the. Gushee is distinguished university professor of christian ethics and director of the center for theology and public life at mercer university, atlanta, georgia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gushee is distinguished university professor of christian ethics and director of the center for theology and public life at mercer university in atlanta. New york university school of law no one, to my knowledge, has come up with a deeper or more sustained account of what it means to say that human life is sacred than david gushee in this magisterial work. Gushee, author of changing our mind and 19 other books, is distinguished university professor of christian ethics at mercer university. In the last year he has had three more books come out. His many other books include righteous gentiles of the holocaust. Until this book, that is, which is more than a book. Raised in virginia, he earned his bachelor of arts at the college of william and mary 1984, a master of divinity at southern baptist theological seminary 1987, and a master of philosophy 1990 and doctor of philosophy 1993 at union theological seminary in new york.
Georgia author of the year award gaya in the inspirationalreligious category jim wallis sojourners david gushee is one of the preeminent christian ethicists in the country, and his work is important for both those in the academic world and all of us trying to live out obedient and biblical lives. Definitive 3rd edition of the landmark call for inclusion of lgbtq christians with response to critics definitive 3rd edition of the landmark call for inclusion of lgbtq christians with response to criti by gushee, david p. David gushee and frances kissling prolife, prochoice. Discussions of ethics, leadership, and world issues from a christian perspective distinctly informed by the teachings found in the sermon on the mount by dr. David gushee is distinguished professor at a prominent baptist university and coauthor of one of the most popular christian ethics books of the last 25 years. A guide to life by the gecko and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is the place where the gospel first happened for all people. I welcome this new study on the sacredness of human life including, but not limited to, those members of the human family still waiting to be born. Changing our mind, david gushee read the spirit bookstore.
Gushee is the elected pastpresident of both the american academy of religion and society of christian ethics. Gushees new book and fordham lecture on the sacredness. Comprehensive update of the leading christian ethics textbook of the 21st century ever since its original publication in 2003, glen stassen and david gushees kingdom ethics has offered students, pastors, and other readers an outstanding framework for christian ethical thought, one that is solidly rooted in scripture, especially jesuss teachings in the sermon on the mount. Not only is it an excellent book, its a prophetic book. In changing our mind, gushee takes the reader along his personal and theological journey as he changes his mind about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender inclusion in the church. Georgia author of the year award gayain the inspirationalreligious categoryjim wallis sojourners david gushee is one of the preeminent christian ethicists in the country, and his work is important for both those in the academic world and all of us trying to live out obedient and biblical lives. Why an ancient biblical vision is key to the worlds future ebook 9781467437509 by david p. The question of human life has become a major theopolitical battleground today in the usa and battlegrounds are not the best environments for nurturing human life. Why an ancient biblical vision is key to the worlds future by david p. Why an ancient biblical vision is key to the worlds future. In this book, gushee not only writes a substantial amount, but gathers voices on a wideranging number of topics. It is an event and it is one that will propel gushee outside the camp of approved evangelical scholars. Ivp, 2003eerdmans, 2016, the future of faith in american politics baylor, 2008, a devotional work with his wife jeanie. Other than the question of god, the question of human naturewho we are, why w.
David gushee has entered the battleground the way he suggests st. Probably his most widely noted books are righteous gentiles of the holocaust fortress, 1994paragon house, 2003, kingdom ethics with glen stassen. For decades now, david gushee has earned the reputation as americas leading evangelical ethicist. For decades now, david gushee has earned the reputation as americas leading evangelical ethicist, writes bestselling author brian d. Why an ancient biblical vision is key to the worlds future grand rapids, mi. Gushee phd, union theological seminary in new york is distinguished university professor of christian ethics and director of the center for theology and public life at mercer university. A christianity today 2004 book of the yearin this masterful and innovative book glen h.
We were fortunate to host him last fall at my church, as he spoke on the question of lgbt inclusion, the subject of his book changing our mind, read the spirit books. Drawing from contemporary and ancient discussions of human nature. Many american churches including my fellowship, the assemblies of god designate the third sunday of january as sanctity of human life sunday. Farley, just love, 2006 failed badly, producing only serial monogamy at best. In only human, david gushee ethicist, pastor, and awardwinning christian writer. Why an ancient biblical vision is key to the worlds future by gushee, david p isbn. Drawing on both biblical wisdom and the witness of christian tradition, david gushee makes here an impressive case that the whole church needs to hear and heed. Rank my top three books in terms of sales of english language editions. Gushee is the distinguished university professor of christian ethics at mercer university, and was formerly the graves professor of moral philosophy and the senior fellow of the carl f. Something like that has happened for many people in connection with homosexuality. In this book, he admits that he has been wrong on the lgbt issue.
Gushee, christian ethicist at mercer university, author of 24 books, pastpresident of american academy of. The david gushee interview on changing our mind the. Gushee served as the president of evangelicals for human rights ehr which supported and partnered with the national religious campaign against torture nrcat. Both found the changes wrought by the southern baptist conservative resurgence. He is the author andor editor of 24 books and approximately 150 book chapters. Author introduction to second edition february 2015 xvii. Every generation has its hotbutton issue, writes david p. Gushees predictions will likely prove accurate, there can be no purely descriptive middle ground about it. Genocide and moral obligation and the sacredness of human life. Leading evangelical ethicist david gushee is now prolgbt. David gushee mcafee school of theology mercer university.
Why an ancient biblical vision is key to the worlds future in new york journal of books. Gushee join profound ethical reflection with faith in jesus christ, a life of discipleship and the hope of the present and coming kingdom of god. Evangelicals and the betrayal of american conservatism. Why an ancient biblical vision is key to the worlds future is a gamechanging book that will set the standard for all future discussions of this key ethical concept. Starting with genesis 3s fallen people, gushee laments the collapse of the covenantalmarital ethic from the 1960s on, with the compromise with a loving relationship ethic e. Gushee is an historian, ethicist, public intellectual, and professor dealing primarily with ethical issues and christian thought. David gushee is arguably the preeminent evangelical ethicist of our time. In this new book, gushee writes with the support of activists, authors and theologians like james v.
In recent years i have come to highly regard the work of david gushee. Why an ancient biblical vision is key to the worlds future 9780802844200 by david p. He also serves as president of the american academy of religion and is immediate past president of the society. News already is spreading that americas leading evangelical christian ethicist, dr. In the sacredness of human lifehe rescues this most spiritual of concepts from the narrow realm.
Gushee is the distinguished university professor of christian ethics at mercer university. David gushee admittedly did not say hurrah for the inquisition or i cant wait to be one of the inquisitors but if you describe a prospective inquisition so starkly and i do think mr. Stassen 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. In changing our mind, gushee takes the reader along his personal and theological journey as he changes his mind about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender inclusion in the church with 19 books to his name, gushee is no stranger to the public arena.
The result is a challenging, comprehensive treatment of christian ethics centered on the life and teachings of jesus. One online news report about his new book racked up 42,000 mentions on facebook by readers who understand the significance of this new stance by dr. They met as student and professor, respectively, at the southern baptist theological seminary in the 1980s, and later served as colleagues at southern in the 1990s, before moving on to other positions. Better is one day in the company of those bullied by christians but loved by jesus than thousands in the company of those wielding scripture to harm the weak and defenseless. Following jesus in contemporary context by david p. In my estimation the sacredness of human life is one of those books. Henry center for christian leadership at union university in. David gushee and glen stassen present us an ethics text in the red lettersocial gospel tradition. Gushee phd, union theological seminary, new york is distinguished university professor of christian ethics and director of the center for theology and public life at mercer university.