Rescuing Sex From the Christians

Why has the church over the centuries exhibited a hostile attitude toward sex? Sullivan contends that early Christian theologians failed to understand the mythic character of the Adam and Eve as well as portraying the soul and body as constantly at war with one another. He alsoexamines the controversial subjects of masturbation, homosexuality, adultery, and prostitution and demonstrates how the Christian idea of sexuality has vilified these practices, not always for the good.

Product details

• Authors: Clayton Sullivan, Clayton L. Sullivan
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2006
• EAN: 9780826417923
• ISBN: 978-0-8264-1792-3
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, Christianity, Sociology: sexual relations, Sex and sexuality, social aspects, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Sexuality, Christian social thought & activity