Sexual orientation in the presentation of Joseph's character in biblical and rabbinic literature

This article explores rabbinic traditions that see in the character of Joseph a figure of uncertain sexual orientation. I examine a series of rabbinic and biblical texts in which an unconventional gender dynamic may be present. While it is true that these biblical and rabbinic texts ran contrary to...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Subtitles:Research Article
Main Author: Harris, Robert A. 1955- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Journals Online & Print:
Drawer...
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: University of Pennsylvania Press [2019]
In: AJS review
Year: 2019, Volume: 43, Issue: 1, Pages: 67-104
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Joseph Patriarch / Sexual orientation / Bible / Rabbinic literature / Interpretation of / Tradition
RelBib Classification:BH Judaism
HB Old Testament
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)