REMARRIAGE AFTER DIVORCE IN TODAY’S CHURCH
3 VIEWS
• Gordon J. Wenham
• William A. Heth
• Craig S. Keener
• Mark L. Strauss general editor
• Paul E. Engle series editor
Remarriage after Divorce in Today’s Church
Copyright © 2006 by Mark L. Strauss, Gordon J. Wenham, William A. Heth, and Craig S. Keener
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Wenham, Gordon J.
Remarriage after divorce in today’s church: 3 views / Gordon J. Wenham, William A. Heth, Craig S. Keener; Mark L. Strauss, general editor.
p. cm.—(Counterpoints)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-25553-6
ISBN-10: 0-310-25553-8
1. Remarriage—Religious aspects—Christianity. I. Heth, William A. II. Keener, Craig S., 1960– III. Strauss, Mark L. IV. Title. V. Counterpoints (Grand Rapids, Mich.).
BV838.W46 2006
241′.63—dc22
2005034268
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Introduction: Are Cindy and Bob in Your Church?
MARK L. STRAUSS
1. NO REMARRIAGE AFTER DIVORCE
GORDON J. WENHAM
Responses
2. REMARRIAGE FOR ADULTERY OR DESERTION
WILLIAM A. HETH
Responses
3. REMARRIAGE FOR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND ADULTERY OR DESERTION
CRAIG S. KEENER
Responses
Conclusion: Three Key Questions for You to Answer
MARK L. STRAUSS
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About Remarriage after Divorce in Today’s ChurchAmong born-again Christians, twenty-seven percent have experienced divorce as compared to twenty-four percent in the general population. Yet no consensus exists among evangelicals on their views of remarriage, leaving many Christians confused. This single volume summarizes and explores three main evangelical views: no remarriage, remarriage after adultery or desertion, and remarriage for a variety of reasons. Each of the three contributors offers his point of view succinctly with biblical support, and each interacts with the others to help readers come to their own conclusions. Contributors and contents: • “No Remarriage After Divorce,” Gordon J. Wenham • “Remarriage (two grounds),” William A. Heth • “Remarriage (variety of reasons),” Craig S. Keener |
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