Sacred and Seen: An LGBTQ+ Christian's Guide to the Bible

By Christopher Crisante Stach & Elias

What if the Bible never condemned you? What if it has been waiting-patiently, powerfully-for you to see yourself in its pages?

Sacred and Seen is a groundbreaking spiritual guide for LGBTQ+ Christians and seekers who refuse to choose between their faith and their identity. With bold theology, rich poetry, and unapologetic tenderness, this book uncovers the sacred truths hidden in Scripture-truths that affirm queer love, trans embodiment, and the holy ache of longing.

This book takes a bold and loving look at every so-called "clobber passage" used to shame LGBTQ+ lives-unpacking Leviticus, Romans, and Corinthians to reveal that they do not condemn same-sex love. It highlights the covenant between David and Jonathan, the radical inclusivity of Jesus in the New Testament, and the divine fire of the Two Witnesses in Revelation. Through it all, Sacred and Seen shows that Scripture's deepest truths have always pointed not toward rejection, but toward sacred belonging.

Whether you've been cast out, are coming out, or are simply seeking a gospel that includes all of you-Sacred and Seen is a return to the holy, queer, untouchable truth:

You were never outside the story.

You were always sacred.

And now, you are seen.