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A review by s_sheppard18
Transforming: Updated and Expanded Edition with Study Guide: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians by Austen Hartke
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
I'm not sure how to begin a concise review of a book that feels so deeply affirming that I believe it has changed my life. Transforming by Austen Hartke is a gift.
The book starts with some background information about trans identities which will be useful especially to new cisgender allies, then leads into a combination of apologetics, personal accounts from trans Christians, queer theology, social science, and affirmation that is unparalleled by any other queer theology book I've read thus far. Transforming concludes with a hopeful message- both for cisgender allies and transgender people themselves, and a wealth of further reading/research for anyone looking to learn more or actually do something about the discrimination and ostracization our trans siblings face.
This book has further developed my understanding of affirming theology and helped me to discern that I'm being called to lay ministry.
The book starts with some background information about trans identities which will be useful especially to new cisgender allies, then leads into a combination of apologetics, personal accounts from trans Christians, queer theology, social science, and affirmation that is unparalleled by any other queer theology book I've read thus far. Transforming concludes with a hopeful message- both for cisgender allies and transgender people themselves, and a wealth of further reading/research for anyone looking to learn more or actually do something about the discrimination and ostracization our trans siblings face.
This book has further developed my understanding of affirming theology and helped me to discern that I'm being called to lay ministry.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm, Suicide