Were David and Jonathan 'gay' lovers? This very modern question lies behind the recent explosion of studies of the David and Jonathan narrative

Were David and Jonathan "gay" lovers? The scholarly battle has been fought using scripture, historical criticism, and queer theory and politics. The book argues that the power and ambiguity of the text has been determined by both the richness of the biblical story as a work of narrative art and the influence of reception history on critical agendas

'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