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No kingdom of God for softies? or, what was Paul really saying? 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 in context.(Critical Essay)

From: Biblical Theology Bulletin  |  Date: 3/22/2004  |  Author: Elliott, John H.

Abstract

The search for biblical texts on "homosexuals" and "homosexual activity" presents a particularly prickly problem of contextual reading and interpretation. It involves, among other things, a clash of ancient and modern sexual concepts, constructs, and frames of reference. Attempts at using allegedly relevant texts as moral guidelines today are subject to serious exegetical and hermeneutical constraints.

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