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HOMOEROTICISM IN THE BIBLICAL WORLD

A Historical Perspective

by Nissinen

  • Paperback
  • 208 pages
  • Publisher: 1517 Media
  • 15.5 x 22.9 x 1.6 cm

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Nissinen's award-winning book surveys attitudes in the ancient world toward homoeroticism, that is, erotic same-sex relations. Focusing on the Bible and its cultural environment-Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Israel-Nissinen concisely and readably introduces the relevant sources and their historical contexts in a readable way.Homoeroticism is examined as a part of gender identity, i.e., the interplay of sexual orientation, gender identification, gender roles, and sexual practice. In the patriarchal cultures of the biblical world, Nissinen shows, homoerotic practices were regarded as a role construction between the active and passive partners rather than as expressions of an orientation moderns call "homosexuality." Nissinen shows how this applies to the limited acceptance of homoerotic relationships in Greek and Roman culture, as well as to Israel's and the early church's condemnation of any same-sex erotic activity.For readers interested in the ancient world or contemporary debates, Nissinen's fascinating study shows why the ancient texts - both biblical and nonbiblical - are not appropriate for use as sources of direct analogy or argument in today's discussion.
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  • Author

    Nissinen

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    1517 Media

  • Published

    April 2004

  • Weight

    318g

  • Page Count

    208

  • Dimensions

    15.5 x 22.9 x 1.6 cm

  • ISBN

    9780800636456

  • ISBN-10

    0800636457

  • Eden Code

    92823

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