Love, sex and gender in the world religions / edited by Joseph Runzo and Nancy M. Martin.
| Other author | Runzo, Joseph, 1948- |
| Other author | Martin, Nancy M. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford : Oneworld, 2000. |
| Description | xvi, 320 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The library of global ethics and religion ; v. 2 Library of global ethics and religion ; v. 2. ^A1353249 |
| Contents | The symbolism of sex and the reality of God / Joseph Runzo -- Love's insufficiency: Zen as irritant / William R. LaFleur -- The god of love and the love of God in Christian and Hindu traditions / Julius J. Lipner -- Loving the goddess in Hinduism / Nancy M. Martin -- Taming the powers of desire: love and sex in Jewish culture / Charlotte Elisheve Fonrobert -- Love, sex, and gender embodied: the spirits of Haitian Vodou / Elizabeth McAlister -- Love's sacred grove: H.D.'s poetics of spirituality / Clare B. Fischer -- Toward a general theory of women and religion / Arvind Sharma --The real trouble with Confucianism / Vivian-Lee Nyitray -- Gendered imagery in early Christian theologies of salvation / Karen Jo Torjesen -- Politicizing gender and religion: love for women, love for Islam / Zayn Kassam -- Krishna and the gender of longing / John Stratton Hawley -- The tarnished temple: sex and difference in Christian ethics / Karen Lebacqz -- Reason and orgasm in Tibetan Buddhism / Jeffrey Hopkins -- The erotic as power and the love of God / Carter Heyward. |
| Review | "Bringing together original work from some of the world's leading specialists in the field, this new volume offers wide-ranging and enlightening new perspectives on the role of love, sex and gender in a variety of different faiths." "Among the issues covered are gender politics, sexual symbolism and religious ecstasy, and their role in religions as diverse as Christianity and Tibetan Buddhism. Featuring essays by such distinguished thinkers as Arvind Sharma, Karen Lebacqz, Julius Lipner, Karen Jo Torjesen and Carter Heyward, this new collection combines classic sources of text and tradition with innovative ideas and modes of thought, creating a detailed but accessible study." "Ideal for students, scholars and the interested general reader alike, this clear and concise book will challenge the reader to think creatively about both past and present concepts of sexuality, relationships and the role of women in the world faiths."--Jacket. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Aufsatzsammlung. |
| ISBN | 1851682236 |
| ISBN | 9781851682232 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BL65 .S4 L69 2000 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |