The wife of Jesus : ancient texts and modern scandals /

The wife of Jesus : ancient texts and modern scandals /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Le Donne, Anthony, 1975- author.
Imprint:	London : Oneworld Publications, 2013.
Description:	xi, 210 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Jesus Christ -- Marriage. Jesus Christ -- Historicity. Jesus Christ -- Person and offices. Jesus Christ. Biography. Christology. Historicity of Jesus Christ. Relations with women. Women in the Bible. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9968292

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ISBN:	9781780743059 178074305X
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	Approaching the subject of Jesus' marital status from a fresh, historical perspective and without appealing to sensationalist stories or dismissing Jesus' sexuality on theological grounds, Le Donne places Jesus firmly within his sociocultural context. By investigating gender and marriage norms -- as well as a number of social outliers who defied them -- he provocatively argues that Jesus might have been married before he was thirty years of age. Le Donne then points to several indicators that suggest that Jesus was a sexual non-conformist and probably was single during his public career. It is a quest that illuminates the humanity of Jesus, while also revealing important connections between ancient sexuality and modern spirituality.

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Summary:	The idea that Jesus was married continues to incite fierce debate. But most who address the topic either dismiss the possibility or propound conspiracy theories. Amid the storm of controversy, Le Donne provides a haven of clarity and sense. Approaching the subject from a fresh, historical perspective, Le Donne places Jesus firmly within a socio-cultural context and, by investigating gender and marriage norms, provocatively argues that Jesus could well have been married - although not to Mary Magdalene.
Physical Description:	xi, 210 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781780743059 178074305X