Sex and Religion |
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| Author:
| Manning, Christel
Zuckerman, Phil |
| ISBN: | 978-0-534-52493-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2004 |
| Publisher: | Wadsworth
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $99.95 |
Book Description:
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Introducing a variety of perspectives on sex taken by many of the world major religions, SEX AND RELIGION focuses on both the historical development of these perspectives as well as their most current manifestations. Each chapter is written by a distinguished scholar in the particular religion(s) and offers an overview of the doctrines of each religion and how they inform their adherents' views on sexuality and gender.
Introducing a variety of perspectives on sex taken by many of the world major religions, SEX AND RELIGION focuses on both the historical development of these perspectives as well as their most current manifestations. Each chapter is written by a distinguished scholar in the particular religion(s) and offers an overview of the doctrines of each religion and how they inform their adherents' views on sexuality and gender.