In Conversation | Mediaeval sex and bishop brothels - with Diarmaid MacCulloch
This is History: A Dynasty to Die For
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The Evolution of Church Regulation on Sexuality in the Middle Ages
This chapter explores the changing views on sex and sexuality within the church from the end of the first millennium, focusing on the establishment of Christendom and the rise of clerical celibacy. It highlights the theological and practical motivations behind these shifts, including the preservation of clergy purity and the safeguarding of church wealth.
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