ISBN God and Sex book Religion English Paperback 256 pages

For several decades, Michael Coogan’s introductory course on the Old Testament has been a perennial favorite among students at Harvard University. InGod and Sex, Coogan examines one of the most controversial aspects of the Hebrew Scripture: What the Old Testament really says about sex, and how contemporary understanding of those writings is frequently misunderstood or misrepresented. In the engaging and witty voice generations of students have appreciated, Coogan explores the language and social world of the Bible, showing how much innuendo and euphemism is at play, and illuminating the sexuality of biblical figures as well as God. By doing so, Coogan reveals the immense gap between popular use of Scripture and its original context.God and Sexis certain to provoke, entertain, and enlighten readers.