{"product_id":"the-sexual-reformation-restoring-the-dignity-and-personhood-of-man-and-woman-9780310125648","title":"The Sexual Reformation: Restoring the Dignity and Personhood of Man and Woman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe church is still confused about what it means to be a man or a woman, defining manhood and womanhood in terms of reductive roles that rob us of the dignity of personhood. Aimee Byrd invites us to enter the Song of Songs as its lyrics reveal how our bodies are visible signs that tell us something about our God. This book teaches us about Christ, his church, man, and woman, and reinforces our discipleship as we participate in the eschatological song. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 April 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zondervan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany Christians struggle to understand their sexuality in a comprehensive and meaningful way. Many women within the church feel that their contributions are not valued or recognized. \u003cbr\u003eWhy is this the case? The church, unfortunately, continues to grapple with a confused understanding of what it means to be a man or a woman. While secular society promotes a notion of sexual liberation, many within the church define manhood and womanhood in narrow and restrictive terms that diminish the inherent dignity of human beings, created in the image of God. \u003cbr\u003eIn her poetic and theologically insightful style, Aimee Byrd invites us to explore the rich tapestry of the Song of Songs, as its lyrics unveil the profound truth about our bodies as visible signs that reveal something about our God. This often-overlooked biblical book holds a wealth of knowledge to teach us about Christ, his church, man, and woman. Rather than presenting a list of roles and hierarchies, it offers us a love song that transcends biology, nature, and culture. \u003cbr\u003eAs we journey through the canon of Scripture, the meaning of our sexuality expands beyond mere biology and nature to offer us a glimpse of the future. This significance reinforces our discipleship as we participate in the eschatological song of God. \u003cbr\u003eIn her book, \"The Sexual Reformation,\" Byrd reveals the beautiful message that our bodies, along with our entire selves, are integral to the greater story of Christ's gift to his bride, the church. Within this context, we can rediscover our sexuality as a precious gift bestowed upon us by our Creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 203g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 x 139 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780310125648\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aimee Byrd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44098153152762,"sku":"9780310125648","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1652442600077_book.jpg?v=1652521827","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-sexual-reformation-restoring-the-dignity-and-personhood-of-man-and-woman-9780310125648","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}