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Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality: Gay People in Western Europe from the Beginning of the Christian Era to the Fourteenth Century Paperback – January 1, 1981

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"Truly groundbreaking work. Boswell reveals unexplored phenomena with an unfailing erudition."—Michel Foucault

John Boswell's National Book Award-winning study of the history of attitudes toward homosexuality in the early Christian West was a groundbreaking work that challenged preconceptions about the Church's past relationship to its gay members—among them priests, bishops, and even saints—when it was first published twenty-five years ago. The historical breadth of Boswell's research (from the Greeks to Aquinas) and the variety of sources consulted make this one of the most extensive treatments of any single aspect of Western social history. Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality, still fiercely relevant today, helped form the disciplines of gay and gender studies, and it continues to illuminate the origins and operations of intolerance as a social force.

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"What makes this work so exciting is not simply its content—fascinating though that is—but its revolutionary challenge to some of Western culture's most familiar moral assumptions."

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John Boswell (1947-94) was the A. Whitney Griswold Professor of History at Yale University and the author of The Royal Treasure, The Kindness of Strangers, and Same-Sex Unions in Premodern Europe.

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Publisher : University Of Chicago Press; New Ed edition (January 1, 1981)
Language : English
Paperback : 442 pages
ISBN-10 : 0226067114
ISBN-13 : 978-0226067117
Item Weight : 1.68 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.5 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #921,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #769 in Gender & Sexuality in Religious Studies (Books)
- #1,528 in Sociology & Religion
- #2,198 in LGBTQ+ Demographic Studies

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Florida Clay

One of the best

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2018

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Still one of the best books on the subject.

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Jon O'Halloran

Very important gay historical study

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2018

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Perhaps most important gay scholarship last 40 years. Comdition better than stated. Quick delivery.

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Dan Novoa

Excellent Reading to Combat Spritual Abuse

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2013

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This is a great resource to assist ourselves or our clients (if you are in the helping profession--as licensed by a State board) to understand how religion has influenced our lives and those we treat. The book material can be an aid to Self-Acceptance of yourself or a loved one who is struggling with religious rhetoric.

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howardh

Not much new insite if you have any understanding of the subject

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2015

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Thick with references, I had a difficult time getting through this. Most of the information had been presented at my church over the years and was something I had found out on my own. Be prepared, it is wordier that I expected.

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John W. Turner

ENLIGHTENING

Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2013

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I've never read a book like this, but when you finish you have a different perpesctive on homosexuality. Well written and sometimes hard to digest due to the subject-matter, but documented to the nines. Some of the footnotes are more interesting than the book itself except for the latin phrases. Highly recommend everyone to read this fine book.

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CRCLeon

interesting research

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2018

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Good.

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Larry Meidinger

For me this was a life changing book.

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2013

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This book changed my life. I grew up in a strict religious church and went to Bible School with the goal of being a preacher. My world fell apart when I realized that I'm gay and that wasn't allowed. After many years of struggle, trying to change, and hating myself I found this book. The author showed that the early church was tolerant and seemed to allow homosexuality as society did at that time. Some where along the way we lost that tolerance and this book shows what Christianity should still be. It helped me realize that I'm not condemned for being gay. Recently I found a church that has taken back the old beliefs and modernized them for today. I can be openly gay and everyone there is accepting. For me this was a life changing book.

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Lin Simpson

educational value

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2012

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I must admit that I haven't finished this book yet but feel compelled to let you know how exceptional it appears to be. The book is thick and our Pastor has asked to read it next.Thankyou for this opportunity.

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Henry Gordon

Fantastic analysis

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2014

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A brilliant and very illuminating journey through the various social attitude changes regarding homosexuality. Detailed, succinctly written and a great help in my research on the subject. Highly recommended.

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Alessandro

Clássico nos estudos LGBT

Reviewed in Brazil on April 26, 2016

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A obra de Boswell marcou uma geração de estudos históricos sobre o universo gay a partir dos anos 1980. Ao apresentar as raízes da atração histórica entre pessoas do mesmo sexo, a faz com maestria. A quantidade de textos antigos que vasculha, resenha e cita é impressionante. Livro polêmico e revelador, apresenta ao público com grande lucidez a tolerância sexual no mundo antigo e a ruptura nos tempos medievais. Fundamental.

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Jansey França

Imperdibile...

Reviewed in Italy on August 27, 2014

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Un libro imperdibile, meraviglioso, eccezionale, unico in suo genere che, scritto tanti anni fa, continua ad essere unico nella sua modalità.

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Ian Bowen

Four Stars

Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2014

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Arrived in time to give as a Christmas present. Item as advertised. No problems

M. Notman

VERY scolarly

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2006

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If youve got a degree (and a LOT of patience) you may be able to follow this book, otherwise its a TAD "hi fallutin". I found it interesting- but i wouldnt say enjoyed. Its not exactly beach reading (which is where i took it). The author certainly knows his stuff- if youre into either Gay History or philosophy/religion its informative- but dont buy if youre not passionate about either.

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