Once divorced, forever barred from church leadership—sometimes even from full fellowship. Isn't that what the plain sense of Scripture teaches? No, says Keener. In this compassionate and carefully documented study, he first explores how the early Christians would have understood the statements of Jesus and Paul on divorce and remarriage. Keener then builds a soundly scriptural view of divorce and remarriage—a view that reminds the church that all of its members are forgiven people.

“Any Christian examining the issue of divorce and remarriage should read this book.”

“A first-rate piece of pastoral scholarship.”

“Keener’s And Marries Another is an insightful, compassionate work which seeks to be faithful to the biblical view of marriage and divorce. It is essential reading for pastors and Christian counselors.”

Craig S. Keener is Professor of New Testament at Eastern Seminary. He is also the author of many books, including commentaries on Matthew and Revelation.