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#106 Diarmaid MacCulloch - Sex and Christianity: a Tumultuous History

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Reinterpreting Sodom: Inhospitality vs. Homosexuality

This chapter explores the traditional interpretations of Sodom and Gomorrah, focusing on the theme of inhospitality rather than a solely sexual condemnation. It also examines how interpretations have shifted over time, particularly during the 11th and 12th centuries through the influence of Peter Damien.

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