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Davidson, Richard M., 1946-

Flame of Yahweh : sexuality in the Old Testament / Richard M. Davidson. - Grand Rapids, MI. : Baker Academic, 2015. - xxix, 844 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [659]-801) and indexes.

Sexuality in the beginning: Genesis 1-2 -- Sexuality and the fall: Genesis 3 -- Creation ordinance versus cultic sexuality -- Human heterosexuality versus homosexuality, transvestism, and bestiality -- Monogamy versus polygamy/concubinage -- Elevation versus denigration of women -- Wholeness versus fragmentation (prostitution, mixed marriages, masturbation, sexual blemishes, and impurities) -- Exclusivity versus adultery and premarital sex -- Intimacy versus incest -- Procreative sexuality versus problems/distortions (childlessness, children born out of wedlock, and abortion) --Sexuality in the song of songs: The Holy of Holies -- Sexuality in the Songs of Songs: The Flame of Yahweh.

ISBN: 9781565638471 (alk. paper) 1565638476 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2006027754

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sex--Biblical teaching.
Sex--Religious aspects.

LC Class. No.: BS1199.S45 / D38 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 233/.5