A new interpretation of Leviticus 18:22 (par. 20:13) and its ethical implications

The laws in Lev. 18:22 and 20:13 are general considered to prohibit homosexual intercourse between men. A renewed investigation of the vocabulary used in the prohibition, taking an important cue from Gen. 49:4, points the way to a different understanding. As Reuben lay on his father’s bed, having in...

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Main Author: Joosten, JTA
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2020