Sexual Morality in the World's Religions - Softcover

Parrinder, Geoffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1851681086 ISBN 13: 9781851681082

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 1998

Synopsis

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

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Sex and religion are two of the commonest concerns of humanity. Often regarded as opposites - physical and spiritual, temporal and eternal - they seem to occupy different and clearly defined territories yet are constantly interacting.

Sexual Morality in the World's Religions is unique in exploring these twin concerns together within the historical and contemporary contexts of each of the major living religions, from the ancient traditions and practices of both Eastern and Wester religions to the modern influences of medicine, psychology and women's rights. Covering a wide range of issues from marriage and celibacy, monogamy and polygamy, passion and love, veiling and harems, Yoga and Tantra, to Yin and Yang, mystical union and symbolism, the author offers a fascinating overview for the student of interreligious studies and the general reader.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1851681086
• ISBN 13: 9781851681082
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284