Despite their points of agreement, early Jewish and early Christian writings – as we have studied in class – have divergent understandings of sexuality. The thesis of the paper should affirm which of these two positions presents a better psychological and ethical understanding of sexuality. The thesis should be tested by devoting half of the paper to a serious consideration of the opposing conception. Illustrate both sides of the argument by quoting, analysing, and citing various assigned religious writings, such as, (In the Week 2 Folder: Genesis 1-3 & 38, Proverbs 7, 2 Samuel 11-12, Love and Sex Handout, Biblical Sex Handout; In Week 3 Folder: 1 Corinthians 6-7, Matthew 5, Early Christian Views of Sexuality Handout, Augustine Handout). The conclusion of the paper should attempt to revise the thesis in light of the opposing position. (**Note: The paper should be based on the historical passages studied regarding early Jewish and Christian views and not about more recent religious writings from either of these traditions. Please keep in mind that books belonging to the Old Testament (e.g. Genesis, Samuel, Proverbs) were written by Jewish authors before Christ, though adopted later as part of the Christian Bible. The Talmud and other writings found on the Week 2 handouts are solely part of the Jewish sacred literature. Likewise, the New Testament is solely Christian and not part of Jewish scripture.)