The topic of this article is whether historical-critical methods can be used to identify affirmations of non-heteronormative relationships in religious texts. Historical-critical methods are commonly...
Communal Hermeneutical Engagement is an interdisciplinary approach that explores how people interpret textual sources to discover their meanings and implications for social action. It involves...
Sexual relationships between leaders and their subordinates have been subject to much speculation, scrutiny, and debate in recent years. While some see these relationships as purely personal matters...
How can archival research and literary analysis uncover hidden queer codes in historical texts, and what do these codes reveal about identity regulation and cultural subversion?
The search for...
LGBT Scholarship and Doctrinal Reform
There are many ways that LGBT scholarship can influence doctrinal reform and reinterpretation of sacred texts. One way is through textual analysis, which...
As an LGBT individual navigating the intersection of religion and sexuality, it can be challenging to reconcile one's personal beliefs with societal norms.
Many strategies exist to interpret...
Historical reconstruction is an important part of queer studies. Historians who study queer culture often rely on written accounts to understand how people lived their lives, but these accounts are...
There is an extensive body of scholarship dedicated to reconstructing the historical experiences of nonheteronormative individuals in the ancient world. Historians have explored the prevalence of...