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In the Eye of the Storm
Title Review
'Gene Robinson is the most controversial Christian in the world, yet if you did not know one thing about him - his sexuality - you would think him no different from thousands of other ministers, priests, pastors, or indeed bishops and archbishops. And he's not - merely more open and candid than they dare to be. Whether you agree with Bishop Robinson or not, his beliefs are important for all to know. In this book he shows there is much more about him and his faith than the single issue of sexual orientation.'
Stephen Bates, religious affairs correspondent for the Guardian, 2000-2007 and British religious writer of the year in 2005 and 2006. 'This is Gene Robinson’s own story, told with simplicity and humility and revealing his passionate faith. He recounts how his experience has made him particularly close to vulnerable groups, such as the inmates of a women's prison, and how we all need one another for our very salvation. This honest account will encourage anyone seriously committed to the message of Jesus , and shows him deeply committed within the Anglican Communion even to those who vilify him.' Richard Harries (Lord Harries of Pentregarth), former Bishop of Oxford and Hon Professor of Theology, King’s College, London 'Gene Robinson is no revolutionary: he upholds marriage as a sacred covenant, but knows the same covenant theology can include same-sex partnerships too. For living this truth he has been scapegoated - not for being the first gay bishop, but the first honest one. By God’s grace he has stayed strong, still trying to love his enemies into friends. One day the Church will understand what it owes him.'
Very Reverend Dr Jeffrey John 'To one reader, at least, what he has to say about the present dangers to the Anglican Communion, and the only hope of preserving its precious and distinctive witness, is totally convincing. Bishop Robinson may not himself be at Lambeth 2008, but his book ought to be in the mind and heart of every participant.' Dr John Austin Baker, Church Times
' ... timely and courageous ...' Methodist Recorder
Normal Price: £12.99 ** Special Sale Price: £2.25
ISBN: 9781853119026
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£16.99