Sex Texts from the Bible

by Hornsby, Teresa J.

• ISBN13: 9781594732171
• ISBN10: 1594732175
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-02-01
• Publisher: Skylight Paths Pub

Summary

For some people, the Bible's perspectives on sex may seem too one-dimensional or antiquated to apply to modern-day life. Others may hold up the Bible as the ultimate moral guideline when it comes to sex and human sexuality. A close reading of the Bible reveals that while its rules and lessons about sex and sexuality may not be applicable to all people at all times, this sacred scripture does offer surprising insight into our modern sexual lives.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Sex and the Bible: Why You Should Care	p. xiii
A Note on the Translation	p. xxxi
Marriage and Family Life
Euphemisms for Sex and Genitals	p. 3
"Dating"	p. 11
Marriage	p. 17
Divorce	p. 25
Cheating on Your Spouse	p. 31
Interracial Marriage	p. 37
Intergenerational Relationships	p. 43
Multiple Wives and Husbands	p. 45
Lust, Passion, and Desire	p. 53
Sexual Orientation	p. 61
Celibacy and Eunuchs	p. 77
Gender Roles and Cross-Dressing	p. 83
Masturbation	p. 89
Nakedness	p. 93
Sexually Transmitted Disease and Genital Abnormality	p. 99
"Illegitimate" Children	p. 103
Women's Sexuality
Virginity	p. 109
Prostitution	p. 115
Menstruation	p. 127
Contraception, Abortion, and Miscarriage	p. 129
Destructive Sexuality
Sexual Violence, Rape, and Domestic Violence	p. 141
Incest	p. 155
Bestiality	p. 161
Sexual Joy and Delight
Sexual Joy and Delight	p. 167
Notes	p. 172
Suggestions for Further Reading	p. 172
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