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Philo, Josephus, and the Testaments on Sexuality is the fourth of five volumes by William Loader exploring attitudes toward sexuality in Judaism and Christianity during the Greco-Roman era.In this volume Loader examines three substantial and historically important sets of documents the writings of Philo of Alexandria, the histories of Josephus, and the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs. For each set of writings, he provides an in-depth introduction, detailed analysis highlighting each writers position on a broad range of matters pertaining to sexuality, and a summary conclusion.

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To be commended for the scope of the study and for applying numerous approaches to the task of discerning attitudes toward sexuality in texts with overlapping but sometimes dissimilar authorial concerns. . . . Loader?'s thought-provoking and significant contribution has opened a conversation that is certain to provoke further questions concerning attitudes toward sexuality in the Hellenistic era. <br> Toronto Journal of Theology <br> 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. <br> Review of Biblical Literature <br> Loader?'s ongoing inventory of passages relating to sexuality in ancient Jewish literature is enriched by sensitive exegetical discussion, making his work an exceptional resource for an emerging field of study. <br> John J. Collins <br> William Loader?'s ambitious project to study sexuality in

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