Christianity, Social Tolerance, And Homosexuality by John Boswell
Gay People in Western Europe from the Beginning of the Christian Era to the Fourteenth Century
The book explores the complex relationship between Christianity and homosexuality across different historical periods, particularly focusing on the first 1,200 years of Christian history. It challenges the commonly held belief that Christianity has always condemned homosexuality, presenting evidence of greater tolerance and acceptance in early Christian teachings and practices than in later centuries. The work meticulously examines theological, legal, and social contexts, revealing a nuanced understanding of the historical interactions between religious beliefs and sexual orientations.
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- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 424
- Original Language
- English
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- NY Times Editors Choice 1980-1989 (NY Times)