Wrestling with God and Men

Homosexuality in the Jewish Tradition

Steven Greenberg

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University of Wisconsin Press
24 February 2005

Judaism; Society & Social Sciences; Gender studies, gender groups; Jewish studies

In 1999, Rabbi Steven Greenberg became the first Orthodox rabbi to openly declare his homosexuality. This book is the result of his ten-year struggle to reconcile his two warring identities. Using traditional rabbinic resources, he presents readers with surprising biblical interpretations, going beyond the question of whether homosexuality is biblically acceptable, to ask how such relationships can be sacred.

By: Steven Greenberg
Imprint: University of Wisconsin Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 445g
ISBN: 9780299190941
ISBN 10: 0299190943
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 24 February 2005
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Wrestling with God and Men: Homosexuality in the Jewish Tradition

"[Greenberg] effectively portrays the plight of closeted and openly gay Orthodox Jews who struggle daily with their sexual desires and with the knowledge that the Torah and the rabbis forbid homosexuality. - Publishers Weekly """"As useful for Christians as it is for Jews.... I heartily recommend this book to Christians who wish to take their Hebrew scriptures seriously and who are willing to examine their own responses to this raging debate."""" - the Right Reverend V. Gene Robinson, Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire"