The biblical narrative of Sodom and Gomorrah has served as an archetypal story of divine antipathy towards same sex love and desire. 'Sodomy' offers a study of the reception of this story in Christian and Jewish traditions from antiquity to the Reformation. The book argues that the homophobic interpretation of Sodom and Gomorrah is a Christian invention which emerged in the first few centuries of the Christian era. The Jewish tradition - in which Sodom and Gomorrah are associated primarily with inhospitality, xenophobia and abuse of the poor - presents a very different picture. The book will be of interest to students and scholars seeking a fresh perspective on biblical approaches to sexuality.

About the Author
Michael Carden teaches Biblical Studies and Comparative Religion at the University of Queensland, Australia.


Book Information
ISBN 9781904768302
Author Michael Carden
Format Paperback
Page Count 242
Imprint Equinox Publishing Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 385g