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- Title
The Sodomite as Scapegoat of Plagues: A Case Study to Introduce the Early Modern Period in the Era of Covid-19.
- Authors
Hernández-Vargas, Jaime
- Abstract
The article discusses the historical theme of sodomites (gay people) as the cause of plagues in various religious, legal, and fictional texts and materials, and it mentions the teaching of early modern history in college during the Covid-19 pandemic era. Punishment for sinful behavior is examined, along with the historical aspects of scapegoats, blame, and the LGBTQ community.
- Subjects
HISTORY of gay people; HISTORY of the plague; EARLY modern history; COVID-19 pandemic; COLLEGE teaching; HISTORICAL source material; SCAPEGOAT; LGBTQ+ communities
- Publication
Sixteenth Century Journal, 2020, Vol 51, p46
- ISSN
0361-0160
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1086/scj5199006