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Sexual Morality in the World's Religions
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Sexual Morality in the World's Religions
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Geoffrey Parrinder
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:284 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 140,Width 216 |
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| Category/Genre | Ethics and moral philosophy
Religion - general
Sex and sexuality |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781851681082
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| Classifications | Dewey:219.178357 |
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| Audience | | General | | Further/Higher Education | | Undergraduate | |
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| Illustrations |
bibliography, index
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Oneworld Publications
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| Imprint |
Oneworld Publications
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| Publication Date |
10 January 1998 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
An exploration of sex and religion together within the historical and contemporary contexts of each of the world's major living religions, from the ancient traditions and practices of both Eastern and Western religions to the modern influences of medicine, psychology and women's rights. The book covers a wide range of subjects, including marriage and celibacy, monogamy and polygamy, homosexuality, passion and love, veiling and harems, Yoga and Tantra, Yin and Yang, mystical union and symbolism.
Author Biography
Geoffrey Parrinder is Emeritus Professor of the Comparative Study of Religions at King's College London. He has travelled and lectured widely, and is author of many highly successful books on world religions, which have been translated into ten languages.
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