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theconorhilton's review
5.0
Blaire Ostler's QUEER MORMON THEOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION is exactly what its title promises to be. A provocative primer on what Blaire sees as the foundations of a queer, Mormon theology. Ostler's interpretation of Mormon theology is rooted in imaginative close readings of a variety of scriptural texts, taking the specific language and words of those texts seriously, often following in the steps of what scholar Sam Brown has termed Joseph Smith's "marvelously literal" scriptural exegesis. That is to say that the book is deeply, fundamentally Mormon. Blaire weds this deep-rooted Mormonness to a speculative and inspiring queerness, tied to her own lived experience, queer theory, and a reinterpretation of some core Mormon values.
For those who have followed Blaire's work, this book is a lovely distillation and encapsulation of much of her wonderful, provocative, inspiring thought. For those new to the wonderfully queer Mormon mind of Blaire Ostler, well, I am thrilled that you're finally going to experience a taste of what she has to offer!
I am remarkably pleased that this book is out in the world and cannot wait to see what Blaire and others do to build on the foundation that is laid here, including a series of practical tips for those, like me, inspired by the vision of Mormonism that Blaire describes. The theology laid out here by Blaire 'tastes good' to borrow a metric for truth from Brother Joseph. So, what are you waiting for? Partake for yourself!
For those who have followed Blaire's work, this book is a lovely distillation and encapsulation of much of her wonderful, provocative, inspiring thought. For those new to the wonderfully queer Mormon mind of Blaire Ostler, well, I am thrilled that you're finally going to experience a taste of what she has to offer!
I am remarkably pleased that this book is out in the world and cannot wait to see what Blaire and others do to build on the foundation that is laid here, including a series of practical tips for those, like me, inspired by the vision of Mormonism that Blaire describes. The theology laid out here by Blaire 'tastes good' to borrow a metric for truth from Brother Joseph. So, what are you waiting for? Partake for yourself!