Homoeroticism in the biblical world : a historical perspective /

The author surveys attitudes in the ancient Mediterranean world toward homoeroticism, that is, same-sex erotic relationships. Analyzing documents from Mesopotamia, Israel, Greece, Rome, rabbinic Judaism, and the earliest churches, he concisely introduces the relevant sources and their historical con...

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Main Author:	Nissinen, Martti (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Minneapolis : Fortress Press, [1998]
Subjects:	Bible and homosexuality. Homosexuality in the Bible. Homosexuality > History > To 1500. Homosexuality > Biblical teaching. Iraq > Civilization > To 634. Homosexualité dans la Bible. Homosexualité > Enseignement biblique. Homosexualité > Histoire > Jusqu'à 500. Bible et homosexualité. 11.43 Old Testament in relation to other cultures. 11.47 cultural-historical background of the New Testament. Homosexuality > Biblical teaching Bible and homosexuality Homosexuality Homosexuality in the Bible Bibel Exegese Homosexualität Homoseksualiteit. Oudheid. Bijbel. To 1500 Geschichte (Anfänge-500) History

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Summary:	The author surveys attitudes in the ancient Mediterranean world toward homoeroticism, that is, same-sex erotic relationships. Analyzing documents from Mesopotamia, Israel, Greece, Rome, rabbinic Judaism, and the earliest churches, he concisely introduces the relevant sources and their historical contexts in a readable way.
Item Description:	The Cushing Library/Women & Gender Studies copy was acquired as part of The Don Kelly Research Collection of Gay Literature and Culture.
Physical Description:	vii, 208 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-198) and indexes.
ISBN:	080062985X 9780800629854 0800636457 9780800636456