This book will be a must-read for trans Christians, pastors, lay leaders, parents, and all who believe in God’s creative and transforming love." -E. The book is a resounding success and it is a. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible Studies from Luther Seminary, and he is a transman. Hartke is an ideal voice for the task at hand. "Hartke combines careful biblical exegesis with helpful education around gender and gender identity, all wrapped in a conversational tone and packed with practical advice. It is with this backdrop that Austen Hartke has put out his timely book, Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians. "With stunning clarity, scholarly insight, and extraordinary vulnerability, this resource challenges false narratives about gender so often promoted in nonaffirming spaces and offers a richly biblical path forward in our understanding and embrace of trans individuals into the life of the church." -Brandan Robertson, pastor, activist, and author of Filled to Be Emptied: The Path to Liberation for Privileged People. "What a powerful read! Clear, compelling, and profoundly moving, this book should be on the shelf of every pastor, every parent, and every Christian of good conscience who wants to engage the conversation around gender and sexuality with integrity." - Rachel Held Evans†, author of Searching for Sunday and Inspired The power of this book is that it has a clear pastoral heart while resting on a foundation of helpful scholarship." - Jared Byas, cohost of The Bible for Normal People and author of Love Matters More "Hartke’s Transforming is gentle but uncompromising, humble but smart.
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