Homosexuality in the Hebrew Bible Homosexuality in the Hebrew Bible Some relationships in the Hebrew Bible have been described as homosexual, though not all without some dispute, and makes references to certain male homosexual acts. The harshest condemnation of male homosexuality - specifically, of anal-penetrative sexual behavior - is found in Leviticus, where it is described as an "abomination". Genesis chapters 18 and 19 are concerned with the immorality of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and the judgement that must be imposed. The New International Version (NIV) of reads: In Genesis 19:5 the Hebrew word "yada" is translated "relations" in the New American Standard
Sodom, or the Quintessence of Debauchery Sodom, or the Quintessence of Debauchery Sodom is an obscene Restoration closet drama, published in 1684. The work has been attributed to John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, though its authorship is disputed. Determining the date of composition and attribution are complicated owing mostly to misattribution of evidence for and against Rochester's authorship in Restoration and later texts. The play consists of five acts in rhyming couplets. There are two prologues, two epilogues and a short final speech. The play begins with Bolloxinion, King of Sodom, authorising same-sex sodomy as an acceptable sexual practice within the realm. General Buggeranthos reports