Essential Gay Mystics
Books about homosexuality and religion have traditionally attempted to reconcile  "sin" with a modern understanding of sexuality. Andrew Harvey'sThe Essential Gay  Mystics,however, is predicated on the assumption that sin and sex don't need to be reconciled and that  gay sexuality is innately spiritual. Excerpting passages from 60 gay and lesbian writers--covering  20  centuries and at least a dozen traditions including classical Greek, Native American, Sufic, and Christian-- Harvey explores a variety of religious and sexual experiences. His extensive research, empathetic  perspective, and compelling grasp of spirituality make this book not only unique, but also vital to an  understanding of contemporary theology and religion.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.