If Jesus Were Gay (poetry collection)
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"If Jesus Were Gay" is the third full length poetry collection by Emanuel Xavier first published in 2010. The provocative title of this book might suggest that Xavier is taking a confrontational or aggressive stance, but it is actually an invitation to take pause and think.[1]
The publication of this book was controversial because of a traditional Jesus on the cover and graphic gay sex inside.[2]. The poems were considered sacred, profane and prophetic.[3][4] In this collection, the poet also explores how the AIDS epidemic has affected him in the poem "Walking With Angels".[5]
The author, who came from ball culture and identifies as an atheist has stated he believes Jesus would have been involved in the scene. "I may not be Catholic but from what I’ve read Jesus was ballroom. He was the first House father with his twelve disciples and was known to spend his time reaching out to outcasts, prostitutes and the poor."[6]
The poem “Waiting for God” anticipates our present day, confronting police officers while saying a prayer for the dead.[7]
"If Jesus Were Gay" was an American Library Association Over the Rainbow selection.[8] The book has been used as a reference for queer Latinx theology courses.[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ Gonzalez, Rigoberto (July 29, 2010). "'If Jesus Were Gay' by Emanuel Xavier". Lambda Literary.
- ↑ Cherry, Kittredge (June 10, 2010). "Jesus in Love Blog: Poet imagines "if Jesus were gay"".
- ↑ "If Jesus Were Gay & Other Poems – Emanuel Xavier (Queer Mojo Press)". June 14, 2010.
- ↑ "SELECTED POEMS OF EMANUEL XAVIER | Kirkus Reviews" – via www.kirkusreviews.com.
- ↑ Needle, Chael. "Emanuel Xavier | A&U Magazine".
- ↑ "An interview with Emanuel Xavier – Compulsive Reader".
- ↑ Noel, Urayoán (September 15, 2021). "Meet Latinx poet Emanuel Xavier".
- ↑ "If Jesus Were Gay & Other Poems | Awards & Grants". www.ala.org.
- ↑ Cheng, Patrick S. (April 2013). Rainbow Theology: Bridging Race, Sexuality, and Spirit. ISBN 9781596272422. Search this book on
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