Description
| Product ID: | 9780008360092 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Book of Queer Prophets |
| Subtitle: | 24 Writers on Sexuality and Religion |
| Authors: | Author: Ruth Hunt |
| Page Count: | 240 |
| Subjects: | Biography: religious and spiritual, Biography: religious & spiritual, Religion and politics, Religious aspects of sexuality, gender and relationships, Gender studies: ‘trans’, transgender people and gender variance, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, Social groups: alternative lifestyles, Sex and sexuality: advice and issues, Religion & politics, Religious aspects of sexuality, gender & relationships, Gender studies: transsexuals & hermaphroditism, Gay & Lesbian studies, Alternative lifestyles, Sex & sexuality, sex manuals, Europe, The Americas |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating ‘A fascinating and thoughtful exploration of faith in the modern world. If you’re wondering why it matters and how to make sense of it, read on.’ Clare Balding ‘A fascinating and thoughtful exploration of faith in the modern world. If you’re wondering why it matters and how to make sense of it, read on.’ Clare BaldingIs it possible to believe in God and be gay? How does it feel to be excluded from a religious community because of your sexuality? Why do some people still believe being LGBT is a sin?The Book of Queer Prophets contains modern-day epistles from some of our most important thinkers, writers and activists: Jeanette Winterson tackles religious dogma, Amrou Al-Kadhi writes about trying to make it as a Muslim drag queen in London, John Bell writes about his decision to come out later in life, Tamsin Omond remembers getting married in the middle of a protest and Kate Bottley explains her journey to becoming an LGBT ally.Essays from: Jeanette Winterson, Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, Amrou Al-Kadhi, Pádraig Ó Tuama, Garrard Conley, Juno Dawson, Rev. Winnie Varghese, Keith Jarrett, Jay Hulme, Lucy Knight, Tamsin Omond, Erin Clark, Michael Segalov, Jarel Robinson-Brown, John L. Bell, Mpho Tutu van Furth, Karl Rutlidge, Garry Rutter, Rev Rachel Mann, Jack Guiness, Dustin Lance Black, Ric Stott. Afterword: Kate Bottley |
| Imprint Name: | William Collins |
| Publisher Name: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-05-27 |
