The Crucifixion of Jesus : Torture, Sexual Abuse, and the Scandal of the Cross

Roman crucifixions sought to degrade and dehumanise their victims in ways that destroyed their dignity and stigmatised their memory. Paul speaks of the cross as a ‘scandal'or ‘stumbling block', but the significance of this language has never been explored in terms of sexual violence. The Crucifixion...

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Main Author: David Tombs
Format: Book
Published: Routledge 2023
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