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The Body and Society
Men, Women, and Sexual Renunciation in Early Christianity
Book • 1988
Peter Brown's *The Body and Society* explores the practice of permanent sexual renunciation—continence, celibacy, and lifelong virginity—among early Christians.
The book examines how theological views on sexuality and the body influenced relationships within Christian communities, discussing prominent figures like Tertullian, Origen, and Augustine.
It provides a comprehensive analysis of early Christian perspectives on the body and sexuality, highlighting the diversity of views and their impact on society.
The book examines how theological views on sexuality and the body influenced relationships within Christian communities, discussing prominent figures like Tertullian, Origen, and Augustine.
It provides a comprehensive analysis of early Christian perspectives on the body and sexuality, highlighting the diversity of views and their impact on society.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Mentioned by Catherine Nixie for its examination of power dynamics in sexual relationships in the ancient world.
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The Intelligence: The power of positive tinkering
Mentioned by Catherine Nixie for its exploration of power dynamics and the experiences of different groups in ancient sexual practices.
The Intelligence: The power of positive tinkering
