Love, sex and gender in the world religions
By: edited by Joseph Runzo and Nancy M. Martin
Contributors: Martin, Nancy M; Runzo, Joseph, 1948-
Series: The Library of global ethics and religion -- v. 2
Publisher: Oneworld
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 320
Subjects: Sex -- Religious aspects; Love -- Religious aspects; Sex role -- Religious aspects
Description: "Bringing together original work from some of the world's leading specialists in the field, this new volume offers wide-ranging and enlightening new perspectives on the role of love, sex and gender in a variety of different faiths." "Among the issues covered are gender politics, sexual symbolism and religious ecstasy, and their role in religions as diverse as Christianity and Tibetan Buddhism. Featuring essays by such distinguished thinkers as Arvind Sharma, Karen Lebacqz, Julius Lipner, Karen Jo Torjesen and Carter Heyward, this new collection combines classic sources of text and tradition with innovative ideas and modes of thought, creating a detailed but accessible study." "Ideal for students, scholars and the interested general reader alike, this clear and concise book will challenge the reader to think creatively about both past and present concepts of sexuality, relationships and the role of women in the world faiths."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index