{"product_id":"2026200012930-secondhand-the-mystery-of-love-and-marriage-a-study-in-the-theology-of-sexual-relation","title":"The Mystery Of Love And Marriage: A Study In The Theology Of Sexual Relation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Foxing on jacket, pages clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the intersection of sacred covenant and human intimacy, Derrick Sherwin Bailey's The Mystery of Love and Marriage presents a rigorous theological investigation into the nature of sexual relation, arguing that the union between man and woman is not merely a social contract but a profound spiritual mystery rooted in Christian doctrine. Bailey, a distinguished Anglican theologian and moral philosopher, chronicles the development of Christian thought on marriage, drawing from scripture, patristic writings, and sacramental theology to construct a coherent and compelling framework for understanding sexuality within the bounds of faith.\n\nThe work stands as a landmark contribution to 20th-century theological ethics, tackling questions of embodiment, covenant, and divine purpose with clarity and scholarly precision. Bailey's prose is measured and authoritative, eschewing sentimentality in favour of intellectual rigour, making this volume essential reading for theologians, clergy, and serious students of Christian anthropology. His conclusions challenge readers to reconsider the depth of meaning embedded in the most fundamental of human relationships — leaving one to wonder where the boundaries of the sacred truly end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203279823067,"sku":"2026200012930-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/65cf9a46-a278-4e24-b4ab-f1588885a602.png?v=1788147404","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200012930-secondhand-the-mystery-of-love-and-marriage-a-study-in-the-theology-of-sexual-relation","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}