SJSD 11B Sexual Diversities and Early Christian Scriptures
Examines canonical and non-canonical early Christian writings in light of the experience of sexual diversity. Attention given to exegetical methods, hermeneutics, the history of the interpretation, and the social location of the interpreter. Topics to be discussed may include the rise of sexual renunciation in early Christianity, the gendering of Jesus, disputes around sexuality in Pauline. May be repeated for credit.
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