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Unprotected Texts
The Bible's Surprising Contradictions About Sex and Desire
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Jennifer Knust's 'Unprotected Texts' explores how biblical texts reflect and shape ancient ideas about sex, desire, and gender, often in contradictory ways.
Knust blends close readings of scripture with historical context to challenge modern assumptions about sexual ethics in ancient Judaism and early Christianity.
She highlights texts that complicate straightforward moral readings and shows how interpretations have shifted across traditions.
The book engages both academic and interested general readers, offering new perspectives on canonical passages.
It has become influential in discussions about sexuality and the Bible among scholars and informed lay audiences.
Knust blends close readings of scripture with historical context to challenge modern assumptions about sexual ethics in ancient Judaism and early Christianity.
She highlights texts that complicate straightforward moral readings and shows how interpretations have shifted across traditions.
The book engages both academic and interested general readers, offering new perspectives on canonical passages.
It has become influential in discussions about sexuality and the Bible among scholars and informed lay audiences.
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