Slandering the Jew

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The book delves into early Christian texts from the first to fifth centuries, examining how Church fathers employed sexual slander against Jews. It highlights the portrayal of Jewish sexuality, marked by accusations of fleshliness, bestiality, and licentiousness. These representations served as a means to establish a distinction between the "spiritual" Christian and the "carnal" Jew, shedding light on the intersection of religion, sexuality, and identity during this historical period.