The straight mind in Corinth: queer readings across 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Despite its lack of both historical and exegetical clarity, 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 has often been fundamental to understandings of gender and sexuality in many Christian traditions. In particular, a hierarchical model of gender and a heterosexual model of sexuality tend to dominate and are presented...

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Published in:Semeia studies
Main Author: Townsley, Gillian (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Atlanta, GA SBL Press [2017]
In: Semeia studies (number 88)
Series/Journal:Semeia studies Atlanta, Ga. number 88
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B New Testament / Homosexuality
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Corinthians 1. 11,2-16
B Bible. Corinthians, 1st, XI, 2-16 Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Bible Gay interpretations
B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Summary:Despite its lack of both historical and exegetical clarity, 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 has often been fundamental to understandings of gender and sexuality in many Christian traditions. In particular, a hierarchical model of gender and a heterosexual model of sexuality tend to dominate and are presented as "natural" and "God-ordained." With the materialist lesbian theory of Monique Wittig providing the theoretical basis for discussion, this book intersects various biblical, theological, and queer lines of inquiry across 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 in order to reveal and challenge these models of gender and sexuality that lie behind both the text itself and its various interpretations.
ISBN:1628371471