The burden of the flesh : fasting and sexuality in early Christianity /

"Shaw's rich and fascinating work provides a startling look at early Christian notions of the body - diet, sexuality, the passions, and especially the ideal of virginity - and sheds important light on the growth of Christian ideals that remain powerful cultural forces even today."--Ja...

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Main Author:	Shaw, Teresa M., 1958-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Minneapolis : Fortress Press, ©1998.
Subjects:	30-600 Fasting > Religious aspects > Christianity > History of doctrines > Early church, ca. 30-600. Chastity > History of doctrines > Early church, ca. 30-600. Women > Religious aspects > Christianity > History of doctrines > Early church, ca. 30-600. Ascese. Seksualiteit. Vroege kerk.

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