Stimulating monograph... The work certainly succeeds in demonstrating 'the sheer variety and innovation of the prophetic sexual and marital metaphorical language'(p.48) and argues convincingly for the importance of reading such passages without the straightjacket which has often been imposed upon them. * A.H.W. Curtis, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament * offers important lessons for students seeking to understand the complexity and diversity behind the prophetic sexual metaphor. The discerning reader will come away with a fuller understanding * Monica Jyotsna Melanchthon, Biblical Interpretation * Moughtin-Mumby establishes herself as a cooperative reader of some scurilous biblical texts, and shows how, in the face of their appalling misogyny and sexual violence, an honest reading can lead to their deconstruction and even be a source of hope. * Adrian Thatcher, Journal for the Study of Marriage and Spirituality. * Moughtin-Mumby's study provides a valuable rereading of several disconcerting prophetic texts, is replete with attentive and worthwhile observations, and should be considered a volume worthy of much contemplation in future investigations into the sexual and marital metaphorical language of the prophetic books. * Jeremy M. Hutton, Scottish Journal of Theology *