Gnostically Queer: Gender Trouble in Gnosticism

This article analyzes the peculiar and challenging “queer” views on gender and sexuality evinced in ancient Christian Gnosticism. It proceeds with a close and careful reading of the texts while employing modern queer theory for their elucidation, notably Judith Butler’s performative understanding of...

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Main Author: Cahana, Jonathan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2011
In: Biblical theology bulletin
Year: 2011, Volume: 41, Issue: 1, Pages: 24-35
Further subjects:B Epiphanius of Salamis
B Sexuality in the Bible
B Gender Roles
B Gospel of Judas
B Naassenes
B Gnosticism
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