James E. Harding is a lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Otago.

'His discussion spans not just the work of his colleagues in biblical studies, but also work in the classics, in English literature, in queer theory, and in the history of sexuality, as well as delving into contemporary film and television... A very impressive book, noteworthy especially because of the compelling nature of its thesis and the author's extensive research.' --The Bible and Critical Theory

• Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION Chapter 2: BATTLING FOR DAVID AND JONATHAN: SCRIPTURE, HISTORICAL CRITICISM, AND THE GAY AGENDA Chapter 3: THE ROLE OF THE READER AND THE LIMITS OF INTERPRETATION Chapter 4: DAVID AND JONATHAN BETWEEN ATHENS AND JERUSALEM Chapter 5: CONCLUSION: THE INFLUENCE OF OSCAR WILDE ON 1&2 SAMUEL

James E. Harding is a lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Otago.

'His discussion spans not just the work of his colleagues in biblical studies, but also work in the classics, in English literature, in queer theory, and in the history of sexuality, as well as delving into contemporary film and television... A very impressive book, noteworthy especially because of the compelling nature of its thesis and the author's extensive research.' --The Bible and Critical Theory

• Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION Chapter 2: BATTLING FOR DAVID AND JONATHAN: SCRIPTURE, HISTORICAL CRITICISM, AND THE GAY AGENDA Chapter 3: THE ROLE OF THE READER AND THE LIMITS OF INTERPRETATION Chapter 4: DAVID AND JONATHAN BETWEEN ATHENS AND JERUSALEM Chapter 5: CONCLUSION: THE INFLUENCE OF OSCAR WILDE ON 1&2 SAMUEL

James E. Harding is a lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Otago.

'His discussion spans not just the work of his colleagues in biblical studies, but also work in the classics, in English literature, in queer theory, and in the history of sexuality, as well as delving into contemporary film and television... A very impressive book, noteworthy especially because of the compelling nature of its thesis and the author's extensive research.' --The Bible and Critical Theory

• Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION Chapter 2: BATTLING FOR DAVID AND JONATHAN: SCRIPTURE, HISTORICAL CRITICISM, AND THE GAY AGENDA Chapter 3: THE ROLE OF THE READER AND THE LIMITS OF INTERPRETATION Chapter 4: DAVID AND JONATHAN BETWEEN ATHENS AND JERUSALEM Chapter 5: CONCLUSION: THE INFLUENCE OF OSCAR WILDE ON 1&2 SAMUEL