Sexual Morality in the World's Religions

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Sexual Morality in the World's Religions
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Geoffrey Parrinder
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:284
Dimensions(mm): Height 140,Width 216
Category/GenreEthics and moral philosophy
Religion - general
Sex and sexuality
ISBN/Barcode 9781851681082
ClassificationsDewey:219.178357
Audience
General
Further/Higher Education
Undergraduate
Illustrations bibliography, index

Publishing Details

Publisher Oneworld Publications
Imprint Oneworld Publications
Publication Date 10 January 1998
Publication Country United Kingdom

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.