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

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.
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Summary:"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."--Jacket.
Physical Description:xi, 298 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-284) and index.
ISBN:0800627652
9780800627652

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