Bible talks about sex, a lot

Jennifer Wright Knust is an Assistant Professor of Religion at Boston University and an ordained American Baptist pastor. Her new book, Unprotected Texts: The Bible's Surprising Contradictions About Sex and Desire, has received play this week in the Washington Post, Newsweek, and CNN.

The links:

My Take: The Bible’s surprisingly mixed messages on sexuality - CNN Belief Blog

New scholarship on the Good Book’s naughty bits and how it deals with adultery, divorce, and same-sex love - Newsweek

Debunking 'Biblical marriage': Why the Bible can't dictate today's sexual morals - WaPo On Faith

In the Bible, sexuality is a matter of roles, property rights, and male dominance, not fixed biological predispositions - WaPo On Faith

What does the Bible say about sexual desire? - WaPo On Faith

What does the Bible say about sex? - depends on the chapter & verse - Southern California Public Radio

Posted by John B. Chilton on February 10, 2011 11:56 AM | |
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