Martti Nissinen Bücher

Die aktuelle Forschung läßt die biblische Prophetie als Teil der altorientalischen Prophetie erscheinen. Die der altorientalisch-ostmediterranen Prophetie typischen Eigenschaften sind im Alten und sogar im Neuen Testament deutlich zu sehen. Darunt

Nissinen's award-winning book surveys attitudes in the ancient world toward homoeroticism, that is, erotic same-sex relations. Focusing on the Bible and its cultural environmentMesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Israel-Nissinen concisely and readably introduces the relevant sources and their historical contexts in a readable way. Homoeroticism is examined as a part of gender identity, i.e., the interplay of sexual orientation, gender identification, gender roles, and sexual practice. In the patriarchal cultures of the biblical world, Nissinen shows, homoerotic practices were regarded as a role construction between the active and passive partners rather than as expressions of an orientation moderns call "homosexuality." Nissinen shows how this applies to the limited acceptance of homoerotic relationships in Greek and Roman culture, as well as to Israel's and the early church's condemnation of any same-sex erotic activity. For readers interested in the ancient world or contemporary debates, Nissinen's fascinating study shows why the ancient texts - both biblical and nonbiblical - are not appropriate for use as sources of direct analogy or argument in today's discussion.

Focusing on the widespread practice of prophecy in the ancient world, this volume compiles thirty-one essays that explore prophetic divination across the Eastern Mediterranean. Drawing from over twenty years of research by Martti Nissinen, the collection highlights key aspects of the prophetic phenomenon, supported by documents from the ancient Near East. Nissinen's work has significantly shaped the understanding of prophecy, making this compilation a vital resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.