Affirming God's Image: Addressing the Transgender Question with Science and Scripture

By: J. Alan Branch

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Synopsis: What is a knowledgeable, faithfully biblical response to transgenderism?In Affirming God's Image, J. Alan Branch takes a fair, respectful, and factual tone in addressing this complex issue through a biblical lens. You'll learn: - Scientific research around the transgender experience - An Overview of the history of transgenderism - Important terminology surrounding gender issues - Why people pursue gender reassignment surgery, and what happens after - How to navigate conversations around this topicThe book ends with two practical chapters for families and churches, giving you guiding principles for how to address this issue in a loving, Christ--honoring way.The first step to responding well to any situation is understanding it. Affirming God's Image equips you with the biblical, scientific, and practical knowledge you need for a wise response.