Body Theology

by James B. Nelson

In this book, James Nelson offers an incarnational way of doing theology. He takes body experiences seriously and views sexuality as central to the mystery of human experience and to the human relationship with God. He seeks to identify what scripture and tradition says about sexuality, focusing on three areas of concern: sexual theology, men's issues, and biomedical ethics. He blames a faulty dualism that separates body and spirit for distorting the meanings of masculinity, making modern medicine confusing, and fueling militarism, racism, and ecological abuse.

Genres: Theology, Religion, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Sexuality

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Mandy]

Another Irish assignment, and another winner. As a dancer and singer, I personally identified with this theology, and was so pleased to learn of its existence. A really fascinating way of thinking about God and ourselves, and the relationship between us.

[Alyssa Foll]

This was my second time reading through Body Theology (the first was in 2012) and I loved Nelson's work even more this time. I appreciate his methodology for approaching body theology and many of his critiques and concerns are spot on...even 25 years later! This book is dated in some places, but is still a recommended read for anyone who wants an overview of theology of the body.

[Joy Kaplan]

Think about how the body impacts your walk? What can you do to reframe your understanding of flesh? Ponder this and other scriptural principles.