Quote by: John Boswell

There is no indication that any church official suggested or supported the emperor's action against gay people. On the contrary, the only persons known by name to have been punished for homosexual acts were prominent bishops.


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Author Bio


  • NameJohn Boswell
  • DescriptionAmerican historian
  • AliasesJohn Eastburn Boswell
  • BornMarch 20, 1947
  • DiedDecember 24, 1994
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionLinguist; Historian
  • AwardsNational Book Award