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RELS 3118 - God and Sex in the Hebrew Scriptures/Old Testament


Discussion of sexual boundaries, narratives of sexual abuse and sexual violence, tales of an apparent erotic eden - it’s all to be found in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. Sexuality and gender in biblical literature and culture are explored.  Topics include: God’s own sexual relationships to prohibited, apparently prohibited, and permitted sexual relationships among humans.  Texts of terror and texts of amatory idylls are examined; sources include primary texts, midrashic discussions on the same, and academic commentaries. Fulfills the Textual Analysis [T] requirement.

Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed as: WGST 3050  
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