AS 130.331 - The Politics of Sexuality in the Bible and Ancient Near East

Institution:

Johns Hopkins University

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Description:

This course will explore the intersection of sexuality and power relationships in the Hebrew Bible and its ancient Near Eastern context. The class will examine the cultural constructions of sexuality as presented in the Bible and how they relate to the forging of ethnic, political, and religious identities in ancient Israel. The course will examine how sex is utilized as a literary device in the Bible, particularly in poetic metaphor and narrative plot.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jhu.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 516-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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