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Sex and Christianity: 2,000 years of love and fury

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Liberation Through Religious Life in Ancient Societies

This chapter examines how religious life empowered individuals, particularly women, to break free from traditional societal constraints. It highlights the contrast between rigid ancient structures and the new freedoms found in alternative religious communities, emphasizing the agency gained through spiritual commitment.

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