num_pages: 323
description: From the frescoes of Pompei to the disciplinarianism of the naval cultures of the last century, from medieval religious zealots to the New York lesbian scene today, flagellation has been widespread throughout Western civilization. This text analyzes its origins, different forms, and rituals.
language: English
title: Thy Rod and Staff
titlecomplete: Thy Rod and Staff
ratings_count: 4
publisher: Little, Brown Book Group