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Roman Homosexuality
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Craig A. Williams analyzes male same-sex practices within Roman society, exploring how sexual behavior intersected with status, power, and social norms.
The book draws on literary, legal, and epigraphic evidence to show that Roman same-sex relations were structured by hierarchy rather than modern categories of orientation or marriage.
Williams examines prostitution, pederasty, and sexual exploitation, arguing these practices functioned within broader social systems.
His work provides crucial context for interpreting ancient texts that reference same-sex behavior and challenges anachronistic readings.
The book is widely cited in discussions about the Greco-Roman background to early Christian writings.
The book draws on literary, legal, and epigraphic evidence to show that Roman same-sex relations were structured by hierarchy rather than modern categories of orientation or marriage.
Williams examines prostitution, pederasty, and sexual exploitation, arguing these practices functioned within broader social systems.
His work provides crucial context for interpreting ancient texts that reference same-sex behavior and challenges anachronistic readings.
The book is widely cited in discussions about the Greco-Roman background to early Christian writings.
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