Rescuing Sex From the Christians

by Clayton Sullivan

Overview

Why has the church over the centuries exhibited a hostile attitude toward sex? Sullivan contends that early Christian theologians failed to understand the mythic character of the Adam and Eve as well as portraying the soul and body as constantly at war with one another. He also examines the controversial subjects of masturbation, homosexuality, adultery, and prostitution and demonstrates how the Christian idea of sexuality has vilified these practices, not always for the good.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826417923
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/27/2006
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Clayton L. Sullivan Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Religion, University of Southern Mississippi and is the author of Rescuing Jesus from the Christians.

Editorial Reviews

At last a book that clearly explains where and how Christian thought about human sexuality may be wrong. Hopefully, this book can help thoughtful Christians let go of sex-related guilt, shame, blame, anxiety, and depression and find more love and joy in relationships. Dr. Patricia T. White, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, Birmingham, Alabama--Sanford Lakoff

Dr. Sullivan presents a provocative examination of sexual issues. Historical information, scientific beliefs and the teachings of the Christian church provide the reader with a broad understanding of each topic. This book is a must read for anyone interested in understanding sexual behavior. Dr. Vivien Carver, Ed.D. and Bonita Reinert, Ph.D. Human Sexuality Professors University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi--Sanford Lakoff

"An important discussion about human sexuality in the early 21st century." - Insights

At last--a book that clearly explains where and how Christian thought about human sexuality may be wrong. Hopefully, this book can help thoughtful Christians let go of sex-related guilt, shame, blame, anxiety, and depression and find more love and joy in relationships. Dr. Patricia T. White, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, Birmingham, Alabama--,

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