Bible and Sexual Violence Against Men

This book argues that the shame and stigma around male sexual abuse are interwoven with contemporary social and cultural concepts of masculinity, and are also found in the ancient world and biblical texts themselves.

List of contents

Introduction 1. #MenToo? Myths around sexual abuse against men 2. Sexual violence against men in the Hebrew Bible 3. Jesus too? Afterword Index of biblical passages Index of authors and subjects

About the author

Chris Greenough is Senior Lecturer in Theology and Religion, Edge Hill University, UK.

Summary

This book argues that the shame and stigma around male sexual abuse are interwoven with contemporary social and cultural concepts of masculinity, and are also found in the ancient world and biblical texts themselves.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Greenough, Chris (Edge Hill University Greenough
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9780367465575
• ISBN: 978-0-367-46557-5
• No. of pages: 96
• Series: Rape Culture, Religion and the Bible
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works