Singled out
Subtitle: why celibacy must be reinvented in today's church
By: Christine A. Colón and Bonnie E. Field.
Contributors: Field, Bonnie E., 1969-
Publisher: Brazos Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, MI
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781587432378
Subjects: Single people -- Religious life; Celibacy -- Christianity; Evangelicalism
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.         ) and index.
Table of contents: title: Quaint and cold : negative images of celibacy in the secular world; title: Power and freedom : positive images of celibacy in the secular world; title: Chastity and holiness : positive images of celibacy in the church; title: Sin and selfishness : negative images of celibacy in the church; title: Lust and avoidance : dangerous messages regarding sexual temptation; title: Happiness and maturity : dangerous messages regarding sex and marriage; title: Covenant and inclusion : searching for a positive view of celibacy in Scripture; title: Monks and martyrs : searching for a positive view of celibacy in the church's past; title: Discipline and community : searching for a positive view of celibacy in the contemporary church.