Philo, Josephus, and the Testaments on Sexuality: Attitudes towards Sexuality in the Writings of Philo and Josephus and in the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs

by William R. G. Loader

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 2011

Overview

In this volume, William Loader examines three substantial and historically important sets of documents—the writings of Philo of Alexandria, the writings of Josephus, and the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs. Challenging stereotypes of both Philo’s and Josephus’ perspectives on sexuality, Loader’s detailed analyses provide a comprehensive investigation of this subject.

Key Features

• Examines three substantial and historically important sets of documents
• Challenges the stereotypes of both Philo’s and Josephus’ perspectives on sexuality
• Provides a comprehensive investigation of sexual attitudes in Hellenistic Jewish Literature

Praise for the Print Edition

Loader’s research is both detailed and comprehensive in matters related to sexual behavior in these texts. . . . A valuable resource for those interested in exploring sexual attitudes in Hellenistic Jewish literature.

—Review of Biblical Literature

Product Details

• Title: Philo, Josephus, and the Testaments on Sexuality: Attitudes towards Sexuality in the Writings of Philo and Josephus and in the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs
• Author: William R. G. Loader
• Series: Attitudes towards Sexuality in Judaism and Christianity in the Hellenistic Greco-Roman Era
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Print Publication Date: 2011
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 488
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Philo, of Alexandria; Josephus, Flavius; Sex › Religious aspects--Judaism; Sex › Religious aspects--Christianity; Sex in the Bible; Bible. O.T. › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 9780802866417, 0802866417
• Resource ID: LLS:PHLJSPHSTSSXLTY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-01-16T19:23:02Z

About William R. G. Loader

William Loader is professor emeritus of New Testament at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. He is the author of numerous books including Philo, Josephus, and the Testaments on Sexuality, The Pseudepigrapha on Sexuality, The Dead Sea Scrolls on Sexuality, and Enoch, Levi, and Jubilees on Sexuality.