This book significantly deepens the contemporary discussion of the theology and practice of adopting children. Both interdisciplinary and international, the volume offers a unique and uniquely insightful vision of Christian adoption that unites practical and theoretical perspectives.

Contents Foreword List of Tables Notes on Contributors Introduction John Swinton and Brian Brock Adoption: A Theological Account 1 On Language, Children and God: Naming, Dominion and Domination Brian Brock 2 Why Christians Should (Not) Choose Adoption Jana Marguerite Bennett 3 Belonging: A Theological and Moral Inquiry into Adoption Brent Waters 4 ``Entrusted for Creaturely Life within God's Story -- The Ethos of Adoption in Theological Perspective'' Hans G. Ulrich 5 Adoption in Christian Social Ethics: Reflections from a German Perspective Henning Thei\unichr{00DF}en 6 The Importance of Knowing Where You Come from Karin Ulrich-Eschemann Explorations in Living out Adoption 7 Why Would I Look for My Parents?: Living Peaceably with the Only Family I Have John Swinton 8 Why is Adoption Such a Difficult Choice?: A Practical Theology Inquiry Dale P. Andrews 9 Identity and the Adoption Triad William R. McAlpine 10 Theological Reflection on Inter-country Adoptions of Special Needs Children from Mainland China Sarah Shea 11 Unnatural Ties: How Adoption Queers the Family R. Ruard Ganzevoort and Marco Derks 12 Embraced in God's Trembling-Womb Love: A Theology of Adoption Kirsten Sonkyo Oh 13 Between Ascension and Pentecost: A Theology of Adoption Heather Walton 14 Jonathan and Me: Constructing a Movie, Constructing Ourselves Paul Shrier References Index