Sex and Religion 1st Edition

by Christel Manning (Author), Phil Zuckerman (Contributor)

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Introducing a variety of perspectives on sex taken by many of the world major religions, SEX AND RELIGION focuses on both the historical development of these perspectives as well as their most current manifestations. Each chapter is written by a distinguished scholar in the particular religion(s) and offers an overview of the doctrines of each religion and how they inform their adherents' views on sexuality and gender.

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Christel Manning is Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT, where she teaches courses in world religions, new religions, and religion, gender, and sexuality. She is the author of GOD GAVE US THE RIGHT: CONSERVATIVE CATHOLIC, EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT, AND ORTHODOX JEWISH WOMEN GRAPPLE WITH FEMINISM, as well as several articles on women and religion and new religious movements. Born in California and raised in Germany, she now lives with her husband and daughter in New Haven.

Phil Zuckerman is a professor of sociology and religious studies at Pitzer College, where he teaches courses in social theory, deviance, sociology of religion, and sex and religion. He is the author of INVITATION TO THE SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION and STRIFE IN THE SANCTUARY: RELIGIOUS SCHISM IN A JEWISH COMMUNITY, and the editor of DU BOIS ON RELIGION. Born and raised in Southern California, Phil lives with his wife, Stacy, and their two daughters.

Paperback: 216 pages
Publisher: Cengage Learning; 1 edition (July 15, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0534524931
ISBN-13: 978-0534524937
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #299,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2740 in Religious Studies (Books)
- #750 in Comparative Religion (Books)

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Jeff Swartout

Sex and Religion

March 24, 2014

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Of the two books purchased for a college religion course this one is easily the most well written and easiest to read. It doesn't try to speak over the readers head and holds topic well.

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Terry A. Bell

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August 2, 2008

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Though I didn't agree with everything the authors put forth, I did find the book helpful in several ways. It was not a typical, shallow report on extremist views of any particular religion. There seemed to be an apparent objectivity, allowing the readers to make conclusions for themselves. Some of the statements may be over generalized but in all fairness, they chose not to exaggerate fringe beliefs of the major religions.
How the authors decided what was a "major religion" must have been a daunting task. They did mention that they ran into trouble for example with some Mormons who wondered why they were listed separately from Christians. This book was written by authors who for the most part came from a Judeo / Christian background. No doubt that makes the research a little more slanted
This is an academic work and it does provide helpful information. All in all, it's a good read and I recommend it to my students in Philosophy class
Terry Bell, author of the LOVE ETHICThe Love Ethic

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Very good for basic information on the subject...

December 6, 2004

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I usually don't like edited volumes where the chapters are written by diffrent authors - the result is often that some chapters are strong, others not so. This is exactly the case here -- some chapters were very accessible and interesting, others were dry or overly-academic. However, they all cover basically the same areas -- which is good. I have read some volumes on sex and religion that are hyper post-modern and the chapters are personal essays or random rants. These essays are neither: they convey important information clearly, so you get a real sense of what these major religions "say" about sex.

I liked the Introduction a lot. It was provocative and thoughtful.

If you just want basic information on what various religions teach about sex, this is a great book to begin with.

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