Beginning aptly with the versions of the biblical Genesis and related creation myths, Loader (emeritus, New Testament, Murdoch U., Perth, Australia) reads interpretations regarding the creation of man and woman and sexual union in historical/cultural context for general readers. As the author of several other books on this topic, he also relates this literature to contemporary attitudes on same-sex relations, celibacy, prostitution, women, marriage and divorce. The book includes an index of ancient sources. Annotation 2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
