Romans 1:18-32 amidst the gay-debate: Interpretative options

The prominence of Romans 1:18-32 in the gay-debate is the subject of various and wide-ranging opinions as far as the most adequate interpretation of this passage. This contribution puts the debate about the text into perspective by surveying some recent alternative opinions on its meaning. It is est...

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Main Author: Jeremy Punt
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 2007-05-01
Series:HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
Online Access:https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/238
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spelling doaj-acc3009f884941879ddad883ba2d295f2020-11-24T22:36:29ZafrAOSISHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 0259-94222072-80502007-05-0163396598210.4102/hts.v63i3.238155Romans 1:18-32 amidst the gay-debate: Interpretative optionsJeremy Punt0University of StellenboschThe prominence of Romans 1:18-32 in the gay-debate is the subject of various and wide-ranging opinions as far as the most adequate interpretation of this passage. This contribution puts the debate about the text into perspective by surveying some recent alternative opinions on its meaning. It is established that two particular matters are most important in Romans 1:18-32 and the past and current debate on its interpretation: the argument according to “nature” and the nature of the infringement or error (Rm 1:27).https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/238
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description The prominence of Romans 1:18-32 in the gay-debate is the subject of various and wide-ranging opinions as far as the most adequate interpretation of this passage. This contribution puts the debate about the text into perspective by surveying some recent alternative opinions on its meaning. It is established that two particular matters are most important in Romans 1:18-32 and the past and current debate on its interpretation: the argument according to “nature” and the nature of the infringement or error (Rm 1:27).
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