The Invention of Sodomy in Christian Theology

In this reexamination of what it means to have a tradition, Catholic and otherwise, Mark D. Jordan offers a powerful and provocative study of the sin of erotic love between men. The Invention of Sodomy reveals the theological fabrication of arguments for categorizing genital acts between members of the same sex.

Summary

Explores the invention of sodomy in medieval Christendom, examining its conceptual foundations in theology and gauging its impact on Christian sexual ethics both then and now. The text traces the genealogy of this cultural construct through many of the idiosyncratic worldviews of the Middle Ages.

Product details

• Authors: Mark D. Jordan, Mark D. (Emory University) Jordan, Jordan Mark D.
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.10.1998
• EAN: 9780226410401
• ISBN: 978-0-226-41040-1
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 15 mm x 23 mm x 1 mm
• Weight: 340 g
• Series: Chicago Series on Sexuality, H; Chicago Series on Sexuality, History & Society; Chicago Sexuality Hist & Society SHS (CHUP); The Chicago Series on Sexuality, History, and Society
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; Cultural Studies, RELIGION / Christianity / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, RELIGION / Psychology of Religion, Christianity, Psychology: sexual behaviour, Sexual Behaviour, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, Christian social thought & activity