The Puzzle of Sex

by Peter Vardy

Overview

Almost everyone is directly affected by questions involving sex and sexual ethics - yet few are aware of the background to current views on topics such as sex before and after marriage, sex as procreation and fulfilment, homosexuality, sexual abuse, rape and contraception. This new edition offers added and up-to-date material discussion burning current issues in a thoughtful, reflective and challenging way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780334042051
Publisher:	Hymns Ancient & Modern
Publication date:	04/30/2013
Edition description:	New
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Editorial Reviews

Argues that a reappraisal of traditional sexual morality can and should be undertaken within an expanded Judeo-Christian framework. The author explores the evolution of sexual ethics from the creation stories of Adam and Eve, through the Ten Commandments, the stories of Jesus, the early church, and the Reformation, to the ideas of Freud, Jung, and current psychological perspectives. Writing that we need to look at sex before marriage, homosexuality, adultery, and other issues in a new light, he rejects appeals to natural law, the Bible, religious authority, social duty, and community values as arguments for maintaining the old outlook. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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