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277 - Prostitution: The History and Morality of Sex Work

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

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The Impact of Christianity on Roman Sexuality

Before Christianity, sex outside of marriage was not seen as sinful. Justinian may have wanted to enact these reforms because he'd fallen in love with a former prostitute. The roots of the Judeo-Christian sexual prohibitions spring from ancient Jewish tribal law. During early times, wives were considered property and laws were codified to protect them.

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